Flashcard: Australian Healthcare System and Population Health — 20 carte

Epidemiological data — publication frequency?

Every 2 years by AIHW.

Mortality trends — coronary disease, cancer?

Decreased over the past 30 years.

Rising chronic conditions — examples?

Dementia and obesity.

Gender-specific leading causes — males?

Coronary heart disease, suicide.

Gender-specific leading causes — females?

Dementia, anxiety, back pain.

Disease burden — gender differences?

Males higher premature death; females longer with chronic diseases.

OECD benchmarking — purpose?

Compare Australia's health outcomes internationally.

ATSI health disparities — key issue?

Lower life expectancy, higher suicide rates.

Social determinants — impact?

Drive health disparities, especially in ATSI populations.

Rural health — main challenge?

Limited access and higher injury rates.

Strategies for health equity?

Culturally appropriate services, community involvement.

Socioeconomic status — effect?

Poorer health outcomes, less access.

Major chronic conditions?

Cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes.

Risk factors for chronic disease?

Smoking, obesity, family history.

Benign tumors — characteristics?

Non-invasive, slow-growing, not life-threatening.

Malignant tumors — characteristics?

Invasive, metastasize, life-threatening.

Impact of ageing population?

Higher demand and costs for healthcare.

Aged care workforce?

Shortages due to demographic shifts.

Government strategies — example?

Seniors Strategy 2021-2031.

Technology in healthcare — role?

Improves access, diagnosis, and personalisation.