Core 1: Health Priorities in Australia

Question 1

Role of Epidemiology

Answer 1

Involves collecting data to establish a functional health profile of a particular group. it involves the study of health and disease within a certain population or group

Question 2

Measures of Epidemiology

Answer 2

Mortality
Infant Mortality
Life Expectancy
Morbidity

Question 3

Identifying Priority Health Issues
PPPCCS

Answer 3

-Priority Population Groups
-Potential for Prevention and Early Intervention
-Prevalence of a Condition
-Costs to individuals
-Costs to the Community
-Social Justice Principals

Question 5

Social Justice Principals

Answer 5

Supportive Environments
Equity
Diversity

Question 6

Groups Experiencing health inequities in Australia

Answer 6

-Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander Peoples (ATSI)
-Socioeconomically Disadvantaged People
-Rural and Remote Dwellers

Question 7

High levels of Preventable Chronic Disease, Injury and Mental health Problems

Answer 7

-CVD
-Cancer
-Injury

Question 8

Healthy Ageing

Answer 8

Refers to a process that includes various behaviours and choices that affect health, such as regular physical activity, good dietary choices, regular family contact and social activities, as well as resilience to life’s circumstances.

Question 9

5 Action Areas of the Ottawa Charter

Answer 9

-Developing Personal Skills
-Reorienting Health Services
-Strengthening Community Action
-Building Healthy Public Policy
-Creating Supportive Environments