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Option: Equity and Health
Quick questions on Rural and remote health inequities in Australia: HSC PDHPE Equity and Health
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What is life expectancy and mortality?Show answer
Australians in very remote areas have life expectancy roughly 2-3 years lower than those in major cities. Mortality rates from preventable causes are roughly 1.5x higher.
What is cardiovascular disease?Show answer
CVD rates rise with remoteness. Death rates from coronary heart disease in remote areas are around 1.5x major city rates. Stroke patterns are similar.
What is mental health and suicide?Show answer
Suicide rates are roughly 3x higher in very remote areas than major cities. The gap has not closed substantially over the last two decades. Drivers include service access, social isolation, and male-dominated industries with traditional help-seeking barriers (agriculture, mining, construction).
What is injury?Show answer
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?Show answer
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.
What is maternal and child health?Show answer
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infant mortality is substantially higher in remote areas. Some communities have no resident GP and rely on visiting services.
What is telehealth expansion?Show answer
Significant since COVID. Allows specialist consultations without travel. Limits: cannot replace procedures, physical examination, or some clinical assessment. Uneven internet quality limits effectiveness in some communities.
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