Unit 3, AOS 1, DP 5.2 - Indigenous

Question 1

Health Status (Ind)

Answer 1

• Life expectancy ten years less
• Higher mortality rates in every age group
• Twice as likely to have severe profound disability
• Higher rates of STIs
• Higher rates of dental decay and gum disease

Question 2

Biological (Ind)

Answer 2

• High body mass index
• Hypertension
• Impaired glucose regulation
• Low birth weight

Question 3

Sociocultural (Ind)

Answer 3

• Low SES
• Higher rates of unemployment
• Social exclusion
• Higher rates of food insecurity
• Lower levels of healthy literacy

Question 4

Environmental (Ind)

Answer 4

• Poorer quality and overcrowded housing
• Lack of access to healthcare facilities
• Poorer infrastructure, e.g poorer road quality