Public Health

Question 1

Percentage of men and women who are overweight in Aus

Answer 1

~35%, total number has not increased as much but the percentage has increased considerably

Question 2

does socioeconomic stratus affects the % of overweight people?

Answer 2

those in the lower tiers of income and education tend to be more overweight than those who have been better of

Question 3

is there a causative effect between public transport/walking use and obesity?

Answer 3

No, just a relationship

Car usage has increased at the same rate as obesity

Question 4

in global health the focus of analysis are world regions. These regions are

Answer 4

Africa
South East Asia
The Americas 
European
Easter-Mediterranean Region
Western Pacific Region`

Question 5

nowadays in total population out of ten deaths what are the most likely causes of death

Answer 5

6 non-communicable diseases
3 communicable/reproductive/nutritional
1 injury

Question 6

what is epidemiological transition?

Answer 6

is a phase of development witnessed by a sudden and stark increase in population growth rates brought about by medical innovation in disease or sickness therapy and treatment, followed by a re-leveling of population growth from subsequent declines in fertility rates.

Question 7

what is the biggest 2 causes of death in the world?

Answer 7

Cardiovascular Disease

Cerebrovascular Disease

Question 8

Millennium Development Goals by 2015

Answer 8

1 To eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
2 To achieve universal primary education
3 To promote gender equality and empower women
4 To reduce child mortality
5 To improve maternal health
6 To combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases
7 To ensure environmental sustainability
8 To develop a global partnership for development

Question 9

what is the main cause of Years Loss to disability in the world

Answer 9

Unipolar Depressive Disorders

Question 10

the main risk factor for mortality globally is ?

Answer 10

hypertension

Question 11

What does the acronym MPower for tobacco control stand for?

Answer 11

Protect people from smoke
Offer Help to quit
Warn about the dangers of smoking
Enforce bans on tobacco advertising/promotion
Raise taxes

Question 12

Smoking is on of the main risk factors for

Answer 12

IHD
Stroke
Cancer

Question 13

BUGA UP stands for

Answer 13

Billboard utilising graffitists Against Unhealthy Promotions

Question 14

where does most of the aboriginal population lives?

Answer 14

in metropolitan australia

Question 15

what is the main eye problems affecting original australians?

Answer 15

Cataracts (12x)
Glaucoma
Trachoma
Refractive error

Question 16

x/3 aboriginals get their eyes tested regularly

Answer 16

1/3

Question 17

aboriginal Australians if healthy have better vision than regulars T/F

Answer 17

Yes –> 6/1.4

Question 18

What if the causative agent of trachoma?

Answer 18

Clamydia trachomatis

Question 19

what is the process of trachoma causing blindness?

Answer 19

Follicular conjunctivitis (in upper eyelid)
Re-infection and chronic inflammation
Upper eyelid scarring 
Contracture of the eyelid 
Eye-lashes tun inwards

Question 20

what does the SAFE strategy for trachoma includes

Answer 20

Surgery
Antibiotics (Azythromycin)
Facial Cleanliness
Environmental Improvements

Question 21

what does trichiasis mean?

Answer 21

ingrowth or introversion of the eyelashes.

Question 22

What are the 3Ts for the diagnosis of trichiasis involve?

Answer 22

Think of it
thumb to lift the lid
Torch to see the lashes

Question 23

Aboriginal people can obtain prescription glasses at a cost of how much in Victoria?

Answer 23

$10 thanks to the Victorian Aboriginal Subsidised Spectacle Scheme