Unit 3: Outcome 2 Flashcards
9 NHPA’s
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, dementia, asthma, diabetes mellitus, cancer control, obesity, mental health, injury prevention and control and cardiovascular health
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Types
Main musculoskeletal conditions are oesteoarthritis, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Arthritis
Causes severe pain and inflammation of the joints, it does not directly relate to mortality but it highly contributes to morbidity.
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Oesteoarthritis
One of the most common forms of arthritis and its when cartilage in the joints are worn down
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Rheumatoid arthritis
Caused by inflammation of the joints. It’s when the immune system attacks the tissues lining the joints causing pain.
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Osteoporosis
Bone density weakens meaning bones are more prone to fractures
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
NHPA?
Very high morbidity rates, meaning many Australians live with these diseases.
More than 3 million Australians have some form of arthritis.
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Direct costs
Individual: Costs of medicine, seeing doctors and specialists.
Community: Medicare contributions, medication and prevention programs
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Indirect costs
Individual: loss of income, carers or support systems and transport costs.
Community: social security and welfare payments, and loss of productivity.
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Intangible costs
Individual: anxiety over the prospect of falls and fractures, missing out on social experiences, loss of self esteem
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Biological determinants
Age- bone mass decreases as an individual gets older.
Sex- after menopause women have higher chances developing musculoskeletal conditions because the production of oestrogen reduces which is used to help maintain bone health.
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Behavioural determinants
Dietary behaviour- lack of nutrients causes problems in bone growth.
Lack of vitamin D- lack of sun exposure reduces bone mineral density
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Social determinants
SES- lower SES groups tend to have less knowledge and opportunity to prevent and treat musculoskeletal illnesses.
Food security- lack of nutritional foods mean a person’s bones cannot form hard tissue
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Physical environment
Work environment: workplaces that require physical labour cause higher changes of back and joint pain.
Access to healthcare: no access to healthcare means these conditions can’t be detected and prevented.
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Program
Kids get arthritis too
Developed by: arthritis Australia .
Audience: kids and parents.
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Kids get arthritis too
Aims
Educate Australians that there are over 6000 kids suffering from arthritis including toddlers and baby’s.
Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Kids get arthritis too
What it does
Making a 5 point plan to address what needs to be done.
- Fund training in Aus
- Expanding public services
- Develop educational material for healthcare professionals.
- Develop consumer services
- Fund research into a cure
Asthma
A condition characterised by inflammation of the airways which causes them to narrow and leads to difficulty breathing.
Triggers are pollen, animal hair, smoke, physical activity, colds and flus
Asthma
NHPA
Contributes significantly to the overall burden of disease in Australia.
2.2 million Australians suffered from asthma in 2011-12
Asthma
Direct costs
Individual: doctors appointment, hospital administrations and pharmaceuticals.
Community: Medicare, pbs
Asthma
Indirect costs
Individual: loss of income, costs of carers
Community: lost productivity, lost tax revenue
Asthma
Intangible costs
Individual: increased anxiety if attacks become frequent, missing school due to sleep disturbance, not being able to participate in sport.
Community: anxiety experienced by parents
Asthma
Biological determinants
Excess body weight- higher risk of developing asthma.
Genetic predisposition- family history increased risk
Asthma
Behavioural determinants
Tobacco smoke- being exposed to smoke either at hi or in the womb increases the risk.
Asthma
Social determinants
Low SES- due to smoking
Asthma
Physical environment
Work environment- exposure to pollutants in the workplace can increase risk.
Housing- that doesn’t have adequate ventilation may increase odour pollution
Asthma
Program
Developed by? Asthma Australia
Audience? Asthma suffers and parents
Asthma
Sensitive choice
Aims
Assist those with asthma and allergies to make better lifestyle choices, resulting in reduced exposure to triggers.
Asthma
Sensitive choice
What it does?
Encourages manufacturers to produce products and services that reduce the risk of asthma and allergic reactions.
The program’s provides consumers with a way of identifying products that may benefit people with asthma
Diabetes mellitus
A serious chronic conditions which can affect the entire body. Diabetes refers to when the body cannot maintain healthy levels of glucose in the blood.
3 main types type 1, type 2 and gestational
Diabetes mellitus
NHPA
Long term affects of diabetes can be severe and include poor circulation, CVD, blindness and kidney disease.
Diabetes is a life threatening disease if not managed, can result in severe consequences or death.
Diabetes is the leading contributor to burden of disease
Diabetes mellitus
Direct costs
Individual- co-payments for health services and medication
Community- Medicare, PBS
Diabetes mellitus
Indirect costs
Individual- paying for carers and loss of income
Community- social service payments, payments for cars and loss of productivity
Diabetes mellitus
Intangible costs
Individual- loss of self esteem, anxiety and stress.
Community- family stress and anxiety
Diabetes mellitus
Biological determinants
Body weight- obesity/overweight is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Age- risk for type 2 diabetes increases with age
Diabetes mellitus
Behavioural determinants
Dietary behaviour- high fat diets can contribute to weight gain resulting in type 2 diabetes
Physical activity- being physically inactive can lead to weight gain resulting in t2d
Diabetes mellitus
Physical environment determinants
Access to recreational facilities- reduced access equals reduced physical activity resulting in t2d.
Work environment- if someone’s job involves sitting down all day it can result in weight gain and t2d
Diabetes mellitus
Social determinants
SES- higher rates of obesity increases risk of t2d
Diabetes mellitus
Program
Healthy weight guide
Developed by? Australian government
Audience? Parents, adults, kids
Diabetes mellitus
Aims
Provide information to the Australian public on how to maintain and achieve a healthy body weight
Diabetes mellitus
What it does
Helps plan, keep track and achieve goals
Cardiovascular health
Define
Refers to the health of the heart and blood vessels
Cardiovascular health
Cardiovascular disease
Includes all disease of the heart and/or blood vessels such as stroke, coronary heart disease and heart failure
Cardiovascular health
Main cause of CVD
Atherosclerosis which is a build up of plaque on the walls of the blood vessels