sac 2

Question 1

examples of medical advancements

Answer 1

CVD - bypass, blood thinners
obesity - lapbsand surgery and appetite suppressers
infectious diseases - antibiotics
cancer - chemotherapy, and surgery to remove cancerous moles

Question 2

old public health examples

Answer 2

quarantine laws
housing regulations to reduce overcrowding
workplace regulations to reduce injury
-provision of clean water
improved sanitation like removing waste
mass vaccination programs for measels

Question 3

address broader det of health

Answer 3

sociocultural, economic and env

Question 4

advocate

Answer 4

actions designed to gain support from gov. and society that are essential for improving everyones H+WB eg public speaking

Question 5

enable

Answer 5

achieving equity and working with those who endure poor health status so they have equal opportunities and enable them to achieve optimal H+WB by empowering

Question 6

my quit buddy app

Answer 6

• all smokers all ages with a phone
• shows improved health outcomes to different body parts eg stroke
• call them directly
• communicate with others

Question 7

baby one program

Answer 7

aims to close the gap with regards to the health of indigenous babies and toddlers
- providing ind mothers with at home visits by ind health workers throughout pregnancy
- fruit and vegetable vouchers
- educate families on the importance of immunisations, not smoking, and breastfeeding

Question 8

mmedicare funding

Answer 8

• general taxation revenue
• medicare levy surcharge; high income earners who dont take out PHI after they’re 30 pay an additional 1-1.5% (means tested)
• medicare levy; aus income earners pay 2% of taxable income

Question 9

what is the NDIS

Answer 9

national disability insurance scheme whereby services and support is provided to ppl w a permanent, significant disability

Question 10

eligibility criteria of NDIS

Answer 10

• under 65
• aus citizen or hold a permanent visa

Question 11

examples of NDIS assistive technology

Answer 11

non-slip bathmat
talking watch
wheelchair
bed rails
shower chair

Question 12

LOOK AT THE healthy eating pyramid and the Australian guide to healthy eating NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Question 13

PHI incentives

Answer 13

• medicare levy surcharge
• PHI rebate; eligible for a 30% rebate on insurance premiums (means tested)
• lifetime health cover; if u take up PHI before 30 you will pay lower premiums