Health promotion in Australia - unit 3 AOS 2 Flashcards
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why is smoking targeted
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- Smoking has negative health outcomes
- smoking impacts the economy
- smoking is preventable
- smoking impacts vulnerable population groups
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why is smoking targeted - negative health outcomes
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It has negative impacts on health and wellbeing
- Physical H+W – cigarette smoke contains toxins which can damage cells, reduce blood oxygen levels and damages airways, all of which cause a decrease in functioning of the body and it’s systems
- Menal H+W – smoking contains nicotine which I highly addictive leading to stress and anxiety associated with costs.
It also has negative impacts on health status
- Lungs - Smoking can damage airways, leading to increases morbidity and mortality rates of lung cancer, asthma and COPD
- CVD – smoking increases blood pressure and accelerated levels of atherosclerosis, which in tun increases morbidity and mortality rates from CVD
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why is smoking targeted - impact in the economy
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- Smoking is a major cost to the Australian economy and accounts for significant economic losses each year
- Increased workplace absenteeism and decreased productivity
- Smoking related condition are a significant burden to the healthcare system
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why is smoking targeted - preventable nature
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Smoking is a deliberate choice that people make, therefore through health promotion and education in can be prevented.
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why is smoking targeted - vulnerable population groups
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Smoking mostly affects vulnerable population groups such as those living outside major cities, Indigenous Australians and those from low soceoeconimic areas.
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government laws and policies
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- one form of health promotion is government laws and policies, including increases tax, smoke free environments, advertising and packaging
- increased taxation makes individuals less likely to buy cigarettes
- smoking bans in certain places protect others from second hand smoke
- smoking bans in cars with minors protects them from second hand smoke
- age limits prevent youth from smoking
- smoking packaging that shoes graphic images
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government laws and policies - impact on health outcomes
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- reduced exposure to second hand smoke means individuals bodies and systems can function properly, promoting physical health and wellbeing
- smoking bans in public spaces reduce stress and anxiety associated wit exposure to second hand smoke, improving mental health and wellbeing
- people are less likely to develop smoking related conditions such as asthma and CVD which reduces mortality rates.
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government laws and policies reflecting the Ottawa charter
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- build health public policy - Laws
restricting the age at which people can
purchase tobacco products is an example of ‘build healthy public policies’ as it makes it easier for young people to avoid smoking and not develop an unhealthy habit. - create supportive environments - Introducing laws that prohibit people from smoking in public places means that the risk of second-hand exposure to smoke is removed, creating a supportive physical environment for those who choose not to smoke.
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National Tobacco Campaign
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- a health campaign that aims to reduce smoking rates, change community attitudes towards smoking, help people stop smoking and prevent people from starting smoking.
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National Tobacco campaign - impact on health outcomes
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- It works with SANE Australia to help people with mental illnesses quit smoking. This reduces the stress and anxiety associated with quitting, this improving mental H+W.
- Its advertising eductaes people about the risks of smoking making them less likely to smoke. This reduces the morbidity and mortality of smoking related conditions.
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National Tobacco campaign reflecting the Ottawa Charter
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- strengthen community action - The national Tobacco campaign works with SANE Australia to help create resources that help people with mental health conditions to quit smoking.
- create supportive environments - this
initiative creates informative resources in
multiple languages. This ensures that all
people, including those from many different ethnicities and cultures, can access and understand their health promotion resources, removing the language barrier
National Tobacco Campaigns provide information on how to access resources to assist in quitting at no cost. - build personal skills - National Tobacco Campaigns work to educate the population on the dangers and consequences of smoking.
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Quit Victoria
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- a health promotion campaign that began in 1985 when tobacco was identified as the most significant health priority in Australia. It encourages, supports and promotes people to quit smoking for preventative health reasons.
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Quit Victoria impact on health outcomes
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- Quitline It is free meaning individuals can access support at no cost. This improves mental H+W by reducing stress and anxiety associated with the cost of receiving support.
- Quit Victoria allows people to their stories and journeys. This means they can share their emotions with others, improving their emotional H+W.
- Quit Victoria creaes a supportive community for all people trying to quit, thus allowing individuals to feel a sense of belonging, improving their sprotual H+W.
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Quit Victoria reflecting the Ottawa Charter
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- build healthy public policy - Quit provides advice to the state government to implement legislation related to smoking.
- create supportive environments - QUITline is a telephone service for people to call and receive tailored advice, strategies and support to help quit smoking.
- strengthens community action - They work with vulnerable communities and population groups who still maintain high smoking rates, to create education materials, health information and treatment pathways. they use Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander quit specialists with additional training to assist people with smoking cessation in a culturally appropriate way. Quit Victoria is a program of the Cancer Council Victoria, which is funded by the Victorian Government and VicHealth
- develops personal skills - by providing information regarding tobacco smoking and the benefits associated with not smoking. This is achieved through public education using mass media advertising campaigns, public relations and downloadable information on its website. Quit also has a quit tips hub and offers online coaching. Online support is available. QUITCoach and QuitText are provided free of charge via the QUIT website, and provide smokers with a range of materials and knowledge required to quit.
- reorient heath services - Quit provides a free online learning training program for health professionals that assists in reorienting health services. Quit also does smoking prevention research
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