IQ2: Groups Experiencing Health Inequities

Question 1

Nature and extent of the health inequities experienced by ATSI ppl

Answer 1

• lower life expectancy rates for both males and females - 10 years lower than non-ATSI
• higher mortality rates at all ages
• higher infant mortality rates
• higher morbidity

Question 2

Determinants that impact ATSI ppl

Answer 2

Sociocultural - family, culture and peers

Socioeconomic - education, employment and income

Environmental - location, access to technology and services

Question 3

Role of individuals in addressing the health inequities experienced by ATSI ppl

Answer 3

Take aboard educational opportunities

Question 4

Role of communities in addressing the health inequities experienced by ATSI ppl

Answer 4

• empowerment and address inequities through discussion with elders in the community
• communities and leaders of ATSI people involved in the design and implementation of close the gap

Question 5

Role ofgovernment in addressing the health inequities experienced by ATSI ppl

Answer 5

• allocating funding and resources into initiatives
• increase expenditure on education, health programs and health infrastructure

Question 6

Nature and extent of health inequities experiences by ppl living in rural and remote areas

Answer 6

• be smokers
• drink alcohol
• be overweight or obese
• be physically inactive

Question 7

Determinants of ppl living in rural and remote areas

Answer 7

Sociocultural - cultural and family

Socioeconomic - education, employment and income

Environmental

Question 8

Role of individuals in addressing the health inequities experienced by ppl living in rural and remote areas

Answer 8

• participation in community support groups
• provision of education and support

Question 9

Role of communities in addressing the health inequities experienced by ppl living in rural and remote areas

Answer 9

Community support groups