Core 1 Flashcards
Q1. what is the first nature of health inequities of ATSI, give an example
mortality rates, life expectancy ranging from 35-44 and x4 more at risk whilst child mortality rates x2 compared to non-indigenous
what is the extent of mortality rates and the conseuqnece
Stemming from the lack of resources and funding to facilitate health programs and promotion of good diets
- absences in primary health care services and lower standards of infrastructure e.g sufficient health care workers for the education of health and preventative centers to intercept unhealthy eating
difficulties to maintain high levels of health
what is another nature of ATSI inequity
Indigenous communities sustain higher rates of contracting and suffering from long term health conditions such as nutritional disorders e.g x3 more at risk of diabetes and x7 of kidney disease as a consequence of inefficient and poor health management
extent of nutritional disorders
lack of educational schemes to inform and provide positive dietary and health choices which reflect the extent of inequity ATSI experience
Third nature of ATSI inequity
prevalent in mental health conditions, higher youth suicide rates which is x6 more for females and x4 for males
another extent of ATSI inequity from substance disorders
substance disorders and further negative health choices e,g decLine in phys health from inadequate mental health services and limited educational institutes.
drawing from the ABDS 2018 risk factors of 13% of substance disorders and 20% of alcohol usage and 12% of child neglect
Growing, ageing population– what are the stats drawn from the graph
General graph: ABS graph in 1957, only 8% of the population consisted of the ageing population however by 2027, the ageing population is expected to contain more than 15% of the Australian population.
q2. how does the graph link to the health systems
higher percentile of the aged 65+ community will begin to centralising around catering towards the elderly
- prevalence of chronic diseases e.g cardiovasculatory diseases and diabetes rise
- necessitates more funding and intervention strategies in hospitals and medical centres.
- main demographic of health services shift to the ageing population and link to the graph
how does aged population effect health servives, give ex
-healthcare expenditure rises due to higher accommodation of aged individuals
- creates unsustainable strain upon the overall healthcare system due to funding resources and building infrastructure for geriatric care
- e.g nursing homes becoming essential for treating and catering to the aged population as they do not have the ability to take care of themselves
growing population on the workforce, what is effected
significant increase in training and centralisation of workers around home-based care and community services to cater to the aged population in addition to hospitals and public health services
-The recruitment of workers becomes critical and job opportunities arise but decline in labor force of other jobs
5 action areas of the ottawa charter, what priority health issue does it link to– bring in social justice principles
building public health policies, creating supportive environemnts, strengthening community actions, reorienting health services and developing personal skills– road safety
equity, diversity, supportive environments
what is building healthy public policy
Building public health policies refers to the development of organisatinal changes to promote health.
how does building healthy public policy support health initiatives, give 2 examples
changing policies to support safe driving and choices to minimise road related injuries and develop safer road habits + addition requirements
e.g passing legislation to implement speed and mobile cameras, this removes potential distractions off the road and therefore minimise incidence of harming pedestrians and drivers.
enforcing penalties e.g fines or the loss of licenses to save and reduce injuries caused by driving incidents as drivers are threatened financially.
what is creating supportive environments
creating supportive environments is the process of promoting growth in terms of providing physical, emotional and social support to individuals
how does C.S.E promote health initatives, give example and explain
Such as creating 40km/hr only zones in active pedestrian or school areas or temporarily closing off roads during public events to minimise the risk of injuries and collision.
By reducing the speed limit or blocking roads pedestrian safety is significantly increased and safer road habits are further implemented, overall improving the road culture.
