Half Yearly Revision Flashcards
Growing and ageing population experiences
Better health, less of a burden on the health care system but because there are more older Australians there is a burden placed on the health system.
Growing and ageing population - statistics
65 years and over grew 200%
85 years and over grew 700%
Leading killer of Australians over 65 years
Coronary heart disease
Healthy older Australians
Less likely to leave workforce More likely to enjoy retirement Contribute to their communities Fewer health care needs Experience less chronic disease/disability
Risk factors for CVD
Smoking, diet high in fat, sedentary lifestyle, high blood pressure and lack of physical activity.
Risk factors for cancer
Smoking, exposure to carcinogens, high fat diet, low fibre diet
Health status comparison between indigenous and non indigenous
Median age for indigenous is 21 years and for non indigenous is 36 years. 17 year gap between for life expectancy.
Ottawa charter
Developing personal skills Creating supportive environments Strengthening community action Re orienting health service Building healthy public policy
Trends in health status
Incidence increasing, mortality decreasing
What is metastasis
When the tumour spreads through the blood stream to affect other parts of the body.
Responsibility of federal government
Policies, assistance programs, control funds and support special programs.
Responsibilities of state governments
Finding for all health and community services, regulate private hospitals and immunisation programs.
Health care expenditure - recurrent and capital
Recurrent is on going costs - salaries bandages.
Capital is infrequent costs (buildings, equipment)
Social justice principles
D - diversity R - rights A - access P - participation E - equity S - supportive environments
Major causes of mortality for age groups
Injury - young
CVD - elderly
Why the increase in alternative healthcare ?
Diversity and flexibility
Availability and affordability
Widespread acceptance in low and middle income countries
Low level of technological input
What are some alternative therapies?
Acupuncture
Chiropractic
Massage
Meditation
What are the risk factors for CVD?
Lack of physical activity, diet high in fat, sedentary lifestyle, smoking and high blood pressure.
Cancer mortality rates?
Slight improvement in diagnostic and treatment.
Decrease mortality, increased incidence.
Private health insurance benefits?
Special benefits, option to cover extra services such as medical, ancillary, dental and optical.
Patients have a choice of hospital service.
Shorter waiting lists for surgery.
Decreased demand on public services.