Quick questions on Rural and remote health inequities in Australia: HSC PDHPE Equity and Health

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What is injury?

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Road and occupational injury rates are substantially higher in regional and remote Australia. Agricultural injury rates are particularly high. Distance from emergency services contributes to higher fatality rates when injuries occur.

What is chronic disease?

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Diabetes, kidney disease, respiratory disease, and most cancers all show worse outcomes with remoteness. The cause is partly higher risk factor prevalence (smoking, obesity) and partly worse diagnosis and treatment access.

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