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Old public health

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government actions that focused on changing physical environment to prevent the spread of disease.
providing:
safe water
sanitation and sewage disposal
improved nutrition, housing conditions and better work condition

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biomedical model of health

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focuses on physical or biological aspects of disease and illness.
medical model practised by health professionals
associated with the diagnosis, treatment and cure of disease.
‘band aid’ or ‘quick-fix’ approach

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biomedical model of health: advances in medical technology

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following World War II saw the discovery of antibiotics. contributed to further reduction in death rates from infectious diseases

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new public health

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approach to health that considers the ways in which physical, sociocultural and political environments impact on health.
Aka the social model of health.

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social model of health

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approach that recognises improvements in h+w
directing effort towards addressing the physical, sociocultural and political environments of health that have an impact on individuals and population groups

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social model of health: principals

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enable access to healthcare
inter-sectoral collaboration 
to reduce social inequities
empowers individuals and communities
addresses the broader determinants
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ottawa health promotion

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approach to health developed by WHO
aims to reduce inequalities in health
reflects the social model of health
provides five action areas to improve health status
all are centred around enabling, mediating and advocacy.

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ottawa health promotion; strategies for health promotion

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enable
mediate
advocate

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ottawa health promotion; strategies for health promotion- enable

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by ensuring equal opportunities and resources are available to enable all people to achieve optimal health and wellbeing.

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ottawa health promotion; strategies for health promotion- mediate

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funding, legislation and policies, and to physical and sociocultural environment.
helping these groups resolve such conflict and produce outcomes that promote health and wellbeing.

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ottawa health promotion; strategies for health promotion- advocate

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gain support from governments and societies in general to make the changes necessary
to improve the factors that influence health and wellbeing for everyone.
campaigning or public speaking

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Action areas of the Ottawa Charter

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Build healthy public policy
Create supportive environments
Strengthen community action
Develop personal skills
Reorient health services
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Australia’s health system

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responsibility of all levels of government:
two main components:
public healthcare:
services and schemes include public hospitals, Medicare, the PBS and NDIS

private health care:
private health insurance, private hospitals and medical practitioners in private practices.

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medicare

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Medicare is Australia’s universal health insurance scheme. gives all Australians, permanent residents and people from countries with a reciprocal agreement access to healthcare that is subsidised by the government.

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services covered by medicare

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in- public hospital treating(75%)
x-rays
dental service
consultation

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medicare safety net

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provides extra financial assistance for those that have significant out of pocket costs for Medicare services.
Once an individual/family has contributed a certain amount out of their own pocket to Medicare services in a calendar year further financial support is provided by the government
making Medicare services cheaper for the remainder of that year.

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not covered by medicare

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ambulance services
allied health services
home nursing care or treatment

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pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)

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aim was to provide essential medicines to people who needed them, regardless of their ability to pay.
medicines are now subsidised and consumers must make a patient co-payment.

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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

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provides services and support for people with permanent, significant disabilities, and their families and carers
federal government as an independent agency responsible

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australia’s role in promoting health

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funding
sustainability
access
equity

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private health insurance incentives

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lifetime health cover
rebate
medicare levy surcharge

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action area of OC: build healthy public policy

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decisions made by government and organisations regarding laws and policies that affect health and wellbeing.
eg- removing tax on healthy foods

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action area of OC: create supportive environments

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being safe, satisfying and enjoyable.
promote health and wellbeing by helping people practise healthy behaviours.
eg- shade in school playgrounds

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action area of OC: develop personal skills

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Education- gaining health-related knowledge

gaining life skills that allow people to make informed decisions that may indirectly affect health and wellbeing

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action area of OC: reorient health services
promotes health and wellbeing as opposed to focusing only on diagnosing and treating illness, as is the case with the biomedical model
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action area of OC: strengthen community action
building links between individuals and the community centres around the community working together to achieve a common goal
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australia's role in promoting health: funding
financial resources that are provided to keep the health system adequately staffed and resourced so a high level of care is available for those who need it.
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australia's role in promoting health: access
provide all people with timely access to quality health services based on their needs, not ability to pay regardless of where they live in the country.
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australia's role in promoting health: sustainbility
capacity to provide a workforce and infrastructure such as facilities and equipment to be innovative and responsive to emerging needs such as research and monitoring.
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australia's role in promoting health: equity
the health system must take these differences into account if it is to be equitable and fair for all people.
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private health insurance incentives: lifetime health cover
People who take up private insurance after the age of 31 pay an extra 2 per cent on their premiums for every year they are over the age of 30
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private health insurance incentives: medicare levy surcharge
People earning more than $90 000 a year pay an extra tax as a Medicare levy surcharge if they do not purchase private health insurance.
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private health insurance incentives: rebate
policyholders received a 30 per cent rebate (or refund) on their premiums for private health insurance.
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biomedical model of health: advantages
extends life expectancy | improves quality of life
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biomedical model of health: disadvantages
affordability | not every condition can be treated
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social model of health: advantages
relatively inexpensive | assists in preventing diseases
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social model of health: disadvantages
not everyone conditioned can be prevented | health promotion messages may be ignored
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Relationship between biomedical and | social models of health
biomedical: focus on cure individual focus not all conditions can be treated social model: population focus focus on prevention not all conditions can be prevented Both are practiced in conjunction with each other to improve health in Australia
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smoking: why is targeted?
Smoking is a preventable risk factor, so all smoking-related diseases and impacts are considered to be avoidable. vulnerable population groups with people living outside major cities, people from Indigenous and low socioeconomic backgrounds being more likely to smoke tobacco
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health promotion interventions: smoking
government laws and policies National Tobacco Campaigns QUIT campaigns.
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government and law policy's: smoking
Increased taxation on tobacco=higher price of tobacco | Laws banning smoking in pubs and clubs, in enclosed public places, particularly workplaces and restaurants.
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national tobacco campaigns
Anti-smoking media campaigns | My QuitBuddy- app
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quit campaigns
aims to decrease the prevalence of smoking by assisting smokers to quit and preventing the uptake of smoking in non-smokers
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Private health insurance
type of insurance under which members pay a fee in return for payment towards health-related costs not covered by Medicare.
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Initiatives to address Indigenous health and wellbeing
Australian Governments and indigenous leaders | agreed to work together to achieve equality in health status and life expectancy
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Closing the Gap initiatives:
Learn Earn Legend | Feedin’ the Mob
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Australian Dietary Guideline: 1
achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious food and drinks to meet energy needs.
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Australian Dietary Guideline: 2
Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five groups every day- protein, dairy, fruit, veggies, grains
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Australian Dietary Guideline: 3
Limit intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars and alcohol.
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Australian Dietary Guideline: 4
Encourage, support and promote breastfeeding.
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Australian Dietary Guideline: 5
Care for your food; prepare and store it safely
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Australian guide to healthy eating
is a visual representation of guidelines 2+3
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closing the gap initatives: Aboriginal Quitline
telephone counselling service
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closing the gap initatives: learn earn legend
The program’s message encourages and supports young Indigenous Australians to stay at school
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the work of nutrition australia
``` Healthy Eating Advisory Service Educational resources Webinars for health professionals Publication of recipes Healthy Eating Pyramid Nutrition seminars and workshops National Nutrition Week campaign ```
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challenges in bringing about dietary change
``` Personal preference Attitudes and beliefs Willpower Food security Time constraints and convenience Education, nutrition knowledge and cooking skills Family, culture, society and religion Food marketing and media Health and wellbeing factors ```

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