health status of population groups

Question 1

indigenous biological (4)

Answer 1

high body mass index
hypertension
impaired glucose regulation
low birth weight

Question 2

indigenous sociocultural (8)
try and remember five

Answer 2

low ses 
higher rates of employment 
lower levels of health literacy 
social exclusion (racism, discrimination)
higher rates of food insecurity 
early life experiences 
lack of access to healthcare 
homelessness

Question 3

indigenous environmental (4)

Answer 3

poorer quality and overcrowded houses
poorer quality water and sanitation systems
poorer infrastructure, poorer quality roads
lack of access to health care facilities

Question 4

Males (biological) (4)

Answer 4

higher rates of overweight (females however have higher rates of obesity)
higher rates hypertension
impaired glucose regulation
genetics, including sex and hormones

Question 5

males sociocultural (3)

Answer 5

impacts of unemployment
higher socio economic status
cultural influences and stereotypes

Question 6

males environmental

Answer 6

males often work in more dangerous environments

Question 7

low ses biological (4)

Answer 7

higher obesity rates
higher hypertension
higher rates if impaired glucose regulation
higher rates of low birth weight babies

Question 8

low ses sociocultural (7)

Answer 8

lower incomes, education levels and status occupations
lower health literacy
more likely to be unemployed
higher rates of social exclusion
more likely to experience food insecurity
early life experiences including higher rates of maternal smoking
less likely to access health care

Question 9

low ses environmental

Answer 9

proximity to fast food outlets
housing, including tobacco smoke
work environments
neighbourhood safety

Question 10

remote living biological (5)

Answer 10

high rates of overweight and obesity 
high blood cholestrol
impaired glucose regulation 
high rates of low birth weight babies 
high rates of hypertension

Question 11

remote living sociocultural (7)

Answer 11

Lower incomes
less access to education
higher rates of unemployment 
fewer health care professionals 
higher levels of social isolation 
food insecurity 
early life experiences inclusive higher rates of maternal smoking

Question 12

remote living environmental (7)

Answer 12

poorer road quality 
poorly lit roads 
greater driving distances 
reduced proximity to healthcare, transport, recreation facilities, supermarkets etc
less access to fluoridated water 
more dangerous working environments

Question 13

indigenous health status

Answer 13

life expectancy 10 years less than the average Australian
higher rates of chronic conditions including cancer, asthma and cardiovascular disease
higher rates of diabetes and glucose levels (3.5 higher)
higher rates of STI’s
dental decay and gum disease
1.5 times higher infant morality
2.3 higher burden of disease

Question 14

males health status

Answer 14

life expectancy four years less than females
higher rates of burden of disease
higher rates of injury
deaths by suicide, road trauma, violence
cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease
Lower rates of osteoporosis and arthritis
lower rates of mental and behavioural problems
less likely to experience high levels of psychological distress

Question 15

low ses health status

Answer 15

life expectancy is three years less than high ses
more avoidable deaths
higher rates of kidney diseased diabetes
higher rates of coronary heart disease and strokes
higher rates of mental problems
higher rates of morality by injury
higher rates of arthritis

Question 16

rural city health status

Answer 16

lower life expectancy 1-2 years for less rural towns, 7 years for more remote areas
higher rates of avoidable deaths, injury, suicide, cardiovascular disease, preventable cancers, diabetes, arthritis, diabetes, mental health issues, respiratory conditions, dental decay
higher morality rates