Module 7: Aussie Adults

Question 1

Describe eriksons stage of development ‘intimacy v isolation’.

Answer 1

involved choices between forming partnerships, staying single or becoming parents
these choices impact on psychosocial development
success leads to strong relationships but loniless and isolation may result if intimacy isn’t achieved.

Question 2

Describe eriksons stage of development ‘generativity v stagnation’.

Answer 2

adults need to create and nurture things that will outlast them
guiding the next generation
not being able to achieve this can lead to boredom or stagnation and may digress into younger behaviour (mid-life crisis)

Question 3

What are the national health priority areas (9)?

Answer 3

cardiovascular disease, cancer, injuries, arthritis & musculoskeletal disease, mental health disorders, diabetes, asthma, obesity, dementia

Question 4

What percentage of deaths in Australia are caused by cardiovascular disease?

Answer 4

27%

Question 5

What percentage of Australians had arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions?

Answer 5

30%

Question 6

What fraction of adults in Australia where overweight or obese in 2017-2018

Answer 6

2/3

Question 7

Historical examples of healthcare policies that impacted women’s health include:

Answer 7

• ban on women participating in research and drug trials
• consent required from women’s husband to prescribe medications such as the contraceptive pill
• consent from women’s husband required to perform medical interventions and operations

Question 8

What is the life expectancy difference between ATSI and non-ATSI women in Australia?

Answer 8

10 yrs

Question 9

What are some lifestyle risk factors for women in Australia?

Answer 9

limited physical activity, obesity, smoking and alcohol

Question 10

What percentage of women do not meet the recommended amount of physical activity?

Answer 10

50%

Question 11

What percentage of women have experienced sexual harassment during their lifetime?

Answer 11

53%

Question 12

What are some common women-specific health problems?

Answer 12

endometriosis, breast cancer, menopause, pelvic floor

Question 13

What are some explanations of the gender gap of men and health care?

Answer 13

• in Australia, more money is spent on women and children’s health
• men are encouraged by culture to be tough and independent
• traditionally do more high risk jobs
• women are more likely to have regular contact with doctors because of reproductive issues such as periods, contraception and pregnancy.

Question 14

What percentage of the prison population is made up of males in Australia?

Answer 14

93%

Question 15

What percentage of suicides in Australia are from males?

Answer 15

75%

Question 16

What are common non-sex related causes of deaths for males?

Answer 16

suicide, trachea and blood cancers, blood and lymph cancers, ischaemic heart disease, colon and rectum cancers