COVID-19 in Australia: Infection and Death Rates

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What was the trend of COVID-19 infection and death rates in Australia until December 2021?

Unknown

Average

Very high

Relatively low (correct)

What contributed to the reduction in the proportion of deaths and hospital admissions in Australia?

Easing of restrictions

Lack of international travel

High vaccination rates (correct)

Spread of the Omicron variant

As of 30 June 2022, how many COVID-19 related deaths were reported in Australia?

Around 10,000 (correct)

Around 1,000

Around 100,000

Around 50,000

Which age group has the highest incidence of COVID-19 in Australia?

People aged 20–39 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the mortality rate like for people aged 80 years or more in Australia?

High Signup and view all the answers

How does Australia's cumulative incidence of COVID-19 cases per million people compare to other high-income countries?

Similar Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage increase in public overnight mental health-related hospitalisation rates over the specified period?

18% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of abstinence-oriented interventions in drug treatment services?

To help clients develop skills for a drug-free lifestyle Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common principal drug of concern that led clients to seek treatment for their own drug use in 2020-21?

Alcohol Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental aim of any health system?

To prevent disease and reduce ill health Signup and view all the answers

What are two major areas of disease prevention in Australia?

Immunisation and population-based cancer screening Signup and view all the answers

What is the current trend of vaccine preventable diseases in Australia?

They are now rare Signup and view all the answers

How many clients aged 10 and over received treatment for alcohol and other drug use in 2020-21?

Around 138,000 Signup and view all the answers

What has been the trend in immunisation rates for 1- and 5-year-olds in Australia since 2005?

They have increased Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of health promotion and health protection strategies?

To support people in adopting healthy behaviours and remaining protected against health threats Signup and view all the answers

What has been a key factor in the decline of tobacco smoking rates in Australia?

The implementation of tobacco control measures by governments and public health organisations Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of tobacco smoking rates in Australia?

They are at historically low levels, particularly among children and youth Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an organisational action that may be used in health promotion and health protection strategies?

Advocacy Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people had arthritis or other musculoskeletal conditions in 2020–21?

3 in 10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of people living with diabetes in 2020?

Almost 1.3 million Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adults had biomedical signs of chronic kidney disease in 2011–12?

1 in 10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of people who had a stroke at some time in their lives in 2018?

387,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of Australians living with dementia in 2021?

386,200 to 472,000 Signup and view all the answers

How do mental health conditions affect a person's life?

All aspects of their life, including their health, day-to-day interactions, and ability to study or work Signup and view all the answers

What is the ranking of Australia among OECD member countries in terms of life expectancy at birth?

9th Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of high-quality health information?

To improve health behaviors, health care, and outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the sources of health data mentioned in the text?

Surveys Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of emerging data sets, including surveillance monitoring systems, in health data?

To contribute to an understanding of the health and wellbeing of the population Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the sectors, apart from health, that contributes to an understanding of the health and wellbeing of the population?

Education Signup and view all the answers

What is the publication that provides more information on international health data comparisons?

Australia's Health in Brief Signup and view all the answers