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What does the infant mortality rate measure?

  • The number of deaths in infants during their first year of life per 1000 live births (correct)
  • The total number of deaths in a population over one year
  • The average length of life expected for new-borns
  • The prevalence of diseases in a specific age group

    • What is epidemiology primarily concerned with?

  • The study of the patterns and causes of health and disease in populations (correct)
  • Only the prevention of infectious diseases
  • The treatment of patients with chronic diseases
  • The development of new vaccines

    • How is 'remission' defined in relation to cancer?

  • A decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer (correct)
  • The complete eradication of cancer from the body
  • The spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body
  • The development of malignant tumors

    • What is a carcinogen?

    <p>A substance or agent capable of causing cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main goals of healthy ageing?

    <p>To enable the elderly to maintain their health into old age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the hardening of the arteries?

    <p>Arteriosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a goal of government regarding healthy ageing?

    <p>Encourage high-risk behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does healthy ageing have on quality of life?

    <p>It improves quality of life and decreases disability adjusted life years (DALYs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of healthy ageing for the economy?

    <p>It allows the elderly to contribute to the workforce longer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of public health services?

    <p>To maintain the wellbeing of populations and prevent illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a type of institution providing health services?

    <p>General practitioners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of services does primary care provide?

    <p>First point of contact for health concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of health facility is primarily focused on long-term care?

    <p>Nursing homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by health promotion in public health services?

    <p>Preventing illness and promoting health behaviours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following services would typically NOT fall under community health services?

    <p>Emergency surgical interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes private hospitals from public hospitals?

    <p>Private hospitals are funded through private payments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a health-related service?

    <p>Ambulance services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason low-income individuals have less access to health services?

    <p>Geographic location limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following services is NOT covered by Medicare?

    <p>Physiotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might low health literacy impact individuals' health outcomes?

    <p>Inability to navigate the health system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a strategy used to minimize out-of-pocket costs for low-income individuals?

    <p>Bulk billing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does a focus solely on curative medicine have on health expenditure?

    <p>It continuously increases healthcare costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be considered a significant barrier to accessing non-essential health services for low-income individuals?

    <p>Separate costs for these services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is early intervention and prevention critical in effective healthcare models?

    <p>It contributes to better long-term health outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about Medicare services?

    <p>Medicare covers all medical expenses without limitations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary benefit of keyhole surgery compared to traditional surgery?

    <p>It generally results in less pain and faster recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical limitation related to the availability of laparoscopic procedures?

    <p>There is a lack of trained surgeons in smaller hospitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the use of a laparoscope benefit surgical procedures?

    <p>It enhances visibility and reduces surgical risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of healthcare can be improved through early intervention and prevention procedures?

    <p>Reduction in burden of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main challenges facing the adoption of keyhole surgery in poorer areas?

    <p>Lack of funding and equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a laparoscope in keyhole surgery?

    <p>To illuminate and provide images from inside the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of keyhole surgery?

    <p>Requires longer recovery times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of images does early cancer detection procedures primarily collect?

    <p>Pictures of soft tissues like organs and muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mortality

    • Mortality is the number of deaths in a specific group of people or from a specific disease over a specific time period, usually one year
    • Infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths in the first year of life per 1000 live births

    Morbidity

    • Morbidity is the patterns of illness, disease, and injury that don't result in death

    Epidemiology

    • Epidemiology is the study of the patterns and causes of health and disease in populations
    • Epidemiology is used to improve health

    Life Expectancy

    • Life expectancy is the length of time a person is expected to live

    Determinants

    • Determinants are factors that decisively affect the nature or outcome of something

    Healthy Ageing

    • Healthy ageing involves decreasing risk factors for disease
    • Healthy ageing involves preventing the progression of disease after its onset
    • Healthy ageing involves reducing morbidity and mortality
    • The goal of healthy ageing is to enable the elderly to maintain their health into old age
    • Healthy ageing allows the elderly to contribute to the workforce longer and engage in society better
    • Healthy Ageing increases economic growth and decreases the use of health services by the elderly

    Chronic Disease and Disability

    • Chronic disease and disability are more prevalent in the elderly
    • Chronic diseases and disabilities can lead to debilitating conditions

    Access to Healthcare

    • Access to healthcare can be affected by:
      • Income
      • Knowledge of available services
      • Geographic location
        • Rural areas have limited access to specific services
      • Cultural and religious beliefs
      • Shortages of qualified staff
      • Lack of funding or equipment
      • Patient waiting lists for surgery or other treatments in public hospitals
      • Waiting times in outpatient clinics or emergency departments

    Socioeconomic Disadvantages

    • Socioeconomically disadvantaged people have less access to:
      • Services which are not covered by Medicare, e.g. allied health services (physiotherapist, psychologist)

    Healthcare Expenditure

    • Early intervention and prevention are important to reduce morbidity and mortality rates
    • Health-care expenditure is often higher than expenditure on early intervention and prevention
    • Health-care expenditure is steadily increasing and will continue to increase if there is a focus on ‘curative’ medicine

    Keyhole Surgery

    • Keyhole surgery is a type of non-invasive surgery that allows the surgeon to perform a procedure inside the body through small incisions in the skin
    • Keyhole surgery reduces pain, shortens hospital stays, and speeds up recovery times
    • Keyhole surgery can lead to lower rates of complications
    • Keyhole surgery can be performed with greater accuracy and less risk

    ### Carcinogen

    • A substance, organism, or agent capable of causing cancer

    Tumour

    • An abnormal mass of cells in the body
    • Can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous)
    • Malignant tumours contain cells that grow out of control and can invade surrounding tissue

    Arteriosclerosis

    • The thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries

    Carcinoma

    • A type of cancer that forms in epithelial tissue

    Metastasis

    • The spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body

    Remission

    • A decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms of cancer

    Sarcoma

    • A tumour that occurs in the bones and soft tissues

    Dementia

    • Loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life

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    Test your knowledge on key concepts in public health, including mortality, morbidity, and life expectancy. This quiz explores the determinants of health and the principles of epidemiology, as well as healthy ageing strategies. Enhance your understanding of how these factors influence population health.

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