Chapter 7 and 8 SAC 2 PT 2

Question 1

Using a health issue of your choice, use two actions areas of the Ottawa Charter and explain how each assisted in promoting population health in Australia

Answer 1

cancer (lung and colorectal):
reorient health services:
1. implementing cancer screening programs > aims to detect cancer at an early stage, reducing mortality rates and improving treatment outcomes
2. developing versatile cancer care teams > provide comprehensive care to patients. This approach has been shown to improve patient outcomes, quality of life and survival rates.

building healthy public policy:
1. implementing smoke-free laws and regulations > a national ban on smoking in public areas, workplaces and hosptality venues. Reducing smoking rates and preventing smoking-related illnesses such as lung cancer
2. screening programs > reduce the incidence of cervical cancer through regular screening and early detection. reducing cervical cancer rates and mortality rates

Question 2

Describe an initiative aimed at Indigenous Australians and explain how its improving their health

Answer 2

aboriginal quitline:
- is a tailored telephone service designed to support indigenous australians in quitting smoking.
- targeted to aboriginal and torres strait islander people > who have smoking-related illnesses and health disparities

improving health outcomes:
1. reduced health disparities > to address the health disparities faced by this population
2. increased community engagement > encouraging indigenous australians to take control of their health and wellbeing

Question 3

Explain two criteria that coudl be used to evaulate the program you indentified in question 2

Answer 3

effectiveness in reducing smoking rates:

could be used to assess the program’s impact on the number of indigenous australians who quit smoking:
- the percentage of participants who successfully quit smoking
- the number of people who have reduced their smoking frequency or amount

cultural sensitivity and appropriateness:
- participation satisfaction with the program’s cultural sensitivity and appropriateness
- level of engagement and retention among the participatants
- the extent to which the program’s materials and messages are tailored to the specific needs and concerns of indigenous australians

Question 4

How does the Australian Dietary Guidelines promote health in relation to obesity?

Answer 4

It plays a crucial role in promoting health and wellbeing to prevent chronic diseases such as obesity:
- it recommends a consumption of variety of healthy food options such as whole food, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, lean meat and fish which can help weight management as they are usually filled with fibre and rich with nutrients and water.

• the guideline can recommend the limited intake of food and drink to maintain good weight management such as fast food, alcohol, sugary drinks, and processed snacks. These types of food are made up of high intake of sugar, calories and unhealthy fats.

Question 5

Identify challenges that bring about dietary change and explain how they contribute to obesity. (List 2)

Answer 5

1. socio-economic factors:
   - limited financial resources can make it difficult for individuals to afford healthy food options
   - leading to a diet that is high in unhealthy foods and low in nutrient-dense options.
   - contribute to obesity as individuals may rely on cheap, high-calorie foods.
2. time constraints:
   - busy schedules can make it difficult for individuals to prepare healthy meals
   - leading them rely on fast food or processed meals.
   - contribute to obesity as these foods are often high in calories and low in nutrients.