U3 AOS 2 Definitions Flashcards

VCE Unit 3 AOS 2 HHD Chp 5-7 content from Jacaranda HHD Textbook

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Infectious disease

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diseases caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi that can be spread directly or indirectly from one person to another

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venereal disease

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disease contracted by sexual intercourse with a person already infected with an STI

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parasitic disease

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occur when parasites enter the body through contaminated food or water or from contact with others with parasites on skin and hair

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lifestyle diseases

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occurs due to the daily habits of people in relation to diet, occupation, exercise, etc

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public health

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the ways in which governments monitor, regulate, promote health status and prevent disease

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old public health

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government focused on changing the physical environment to prevent the spread of diseases such as providing safe water, sanitation, sewage disposal, improved nutrition, improved housing and better work conditions

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biomedical model

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It is a medical model focusing on the physical and biological aspects of disease and illness, practised by doctors and health professionals and is associated with the diagnosis, treatment and cure of disease

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new public health

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an approach to health that expands the traditional focus on individual behaviour change to one that considers the way s in which physical, sociocultural and political environments impact on health

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social model of health

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an approach that focuses on and directs effort towards addressing the physical, sociocultural and political environments of health that have an impact on individual and population groups

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health promotion

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enabling people to take control over and improve their health

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advocate

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actions designed to gain support from governments and societies that are necessary to improve hwb for everyone

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enable

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ensuring equal opportunities and resources are available toa ll people to provide them with the knowledge and skills required to take over and improve their health

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mediate

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working iwth and resolving conflict between different societal groups that have different priorities to improve health outcomes

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build healthy public policy

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relates to the decisions made by the government and organisations regarding laws and policies that affect health and wellbeing. It helps make the healthier choice the easier choice

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Create supportive environments

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developing physical and social environments to support health and protect against physical hazards or psychologically damaging practices

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strengthen community action

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building links between individuals and the community, with communities working together to achieve a common goal, promoting health and wellbeing

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Develop personal skills

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developing knowledge and skill through education allowing people to make informed choices about their own health, impacting health

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Reorient health services

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changing the health system so that it promotes health and wellbeing rather than being focused on diagnosis and treatment. A preventative approach

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Medicare

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Australia’s federal government-funded universal health insurance scheme that enables access to select health services at a subsidised rate to all Australian Citizens and permanent residents

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Schedule fee

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the amount that Medicare contributes towards specific consultations and treatments

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patient co-payment

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the out-of-pocket payment made by the consumer for health products or services in addition to the amount paid by the government through medicare

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bulkbilling

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a practiitioner charges only the schedule fee

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Medicare benefits schedule

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a document that lists the range of services covered and the schedule fee that Medicare will contribute

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inhospital expenses Medicare

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  • public patient + public hospital = accomodation, treatmnet bu doctors + specialisits is 100% covered
  • private patient + private or public hospital = medicare covers 75% SF for treatment by doctors + specialists but not contribution to accomodation, theatre fees or medication
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Medicare safety net

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provides extra financial assistance for those that incur significant out of pocket costs past a specific threshold per calendar year for Medicare Services

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Medicare levy

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2% taxable income of Australian taxpayers is charged to fund Medicare

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Medicare levy surcharge

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high income earners who do not have private health insurance are income tested and charged an extra 1-1.5% tax ontop of the Medicare Levy

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PBS

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federal government scheme that subsidises the cost of select essential medicines into a general rate and a concessional rate to enable access to medication, regardless of individuals ability to pay.

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PBS safety net

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individuals and families who reach a certain threshold of payments of medications per calendar year are able to purchase PBS listed medications at the concessional co-payment rate. Those who already pay at the concessional rate do not have to pay for PBS listed medications

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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

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national insurance scheme established in 2013 by the federal government that provides services and support for people with permanent, significant disabilities and their families for as long as they are under the age of 65

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private health insurance

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optional health insurance where members pay a premium in return for payment towards health-related costs not covered by Medicare

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Rebate PI incentive

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policyholders receive 0-26% refund on their premiums based on income testing

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Lifetime health cover PI incentive

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people who take up private health insurance before the age of 31 do not have to pay an extra 2% on premiums for every year they are over 30

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Medicare Levy surcharge PI incentive

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high income earners who have private health insurance do not have to pay the medicare levy surcharge

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age based discount PI incentive

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insurers have the option to discount premiums for people aged 18-29 up to 10% for hospital cover

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ADG 1

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To achieve and maintain a healthy weight, be physically active and choose amounts of nutritious foods and drinks to meet their energy needs

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ADG 2

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Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from these five food groups every day:
1. Plenty of vegetables including different types, colours and legumes/beans
2. Fruit
3. Grain (cereal foods) - examples
4. Lean meats and poultry, fish,e ggs, tofu, nuts and seeds, legumes/beans
5. milk yoghurt, cheese and/or their alternatives
and drink plenty of water

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ADG 3

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Limit intake of foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars and alcohol

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ADG 4

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Encourage, support and promote breastfeeding

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ADG 5

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care for your food, prepare and store it safely

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Australian guide to healthy eating overall recommendation

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Enjoy a variety of nutritious food everyday and drink plenty of water

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Work of Nutrition Australia

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  • Healthy eating pyramid
  • National nutrition week
  • Develop educational resources
  • Nutrition seminars and workshops
  • Webinars for health professionals
  • Publication of recipes
  • Healthy eating advisory service
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Healthy eating pyramid overall recommendation

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enjoy a variety of food and be active every day

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Challenges in dietary change

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  • food security
  • time constraints and convenience
  • education, nutrition, knowledge and cooking skills
  • Influence of family, culture, society and religion
  • food marketing
  • health and wellbeing factors
  • personal preference
  • attitudes and beliefs
  • willpower
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Evaluating health promotion initiatives

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  • Actual improvements to health and wellbeing
  • number of participants taking part in the initiative
  • feedback provided by participants
  • action areas of the Ottawa Charter that are evident
  • Whether the initiative is culturally appropriate
  • Whether the program has taken the specific needs of the target group into account
  • Funding that has been provided to implement the initiative
  • whether the program addresses a significant health issue for that population group
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Principles of the social model of health

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Acts to enable access to healthcare
Empowers individuals and communities
Addresses the broader determinants of health
Involves intersectoral collaboration
Acts to reduce social inequities

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Effective Indigenous health initiatives

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  • actual improvements to hwb
  • number of participants taking part in the initiative
  • feedback provided by participants
  • action areas of the ottawa charter that are evident
  • whether the initiative is culturally appropriate
  • whether the program has taken the specific needs of the target group into account
  • funding that has been provided to implement the initiative
  • whether the program addresses a significant health issue for indigenous Australians
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indigenous health initiatives - Feedin the Mob

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  • nutrition, physical activity and healthy lifestyle program
  • City of Whittlesea, Victoria
  • funded by the federal government and supported by Whittlesea Council through its Healthy Communities Initiative - commitment to funding = BUILD HEALTHY PUBLIC POLICY
  • encourages community to be involved in activities such as the community garden that draw on local culture = STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY ACTION
  • the initiative draws on local culture to make sure it is culturally appropriate and safe = CREATE SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS
  • teaches the benefits of healthy eating and lifestyle targetted to teenagers, parents, carers, people with chronic illness + Elders.
  • has community garden, cooking classes and information sharing about primary healthcare and the prevention of chronic disease
    = DEVELOP PERSONAL SKILLS