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Unit 3: Health Systems and Australian Health Priorities

3 dot points, in syllabus order. Each dot point has a focused answer, with exam-style questions and worked answers where available.

How are national health priorities chosen and how does Australia respond to them?

Explain how health priorities are identified and analyse Australia's response to major health issues

How national health priority areas are identified using burden of disease data, and how Australia responds to chronic disease, mental health and other priorities in TCE Health Studies.

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How is the Australian health system organised and how well does it meet population needs?

Describe the structure and funding of the Australian health system and evaluate access and equity

The structure and funding of the Australian health system, including Medicare, private health, the roles of government, and questions of access and equity in TCE Health Studies.

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Why do health outcomes vary so much between population groups in Australia?

Analyse variations in the health status of Australian population groups and explain the factors behind them

Variations in health status between Australian population groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and rural communities, and the factors that explain them in TCE Health Studies.

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