Variations in the Health Status of population groups within Australia

Variations in the Health Status of population groups within Australia Indigenous Australians Males and Females High and Low Socio-Economic Status Rural and Remote Populations

http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/special_eds/20110502/aurukun/ • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opDj4Bne-po

Indigenous Australians

What are some factors indigenous Australian’s are in risk of? Physical environment

Example • Obesity • Syndrome X • Hypertension • Impaired glucose regulation • Low birth weight Physical environment

Indigenous vs. Non- Indigenous

Indigenous Australians What are the top 3 health conditions/ risk factors for indigenous people?

Indigenous Australians

Social Determinant

Discuss in groups & ANSWER IN BOOKS • Explain if life expectancy, mortality, morbidity and burden of disease would be higher in Indigenous Australian Communities or non-Indigenous Australian Communities and why?

Answer • Life Expectancy is decreased in Indigenous Australians. • Mortality, Morbidity and Burden of Disease would be higher in Indigenous Australian Communities as there is less access to health care, lower income, lower education, increase in social exclusion, greater exposure to risk factors such as smoking and alcohol misuse, fewer immunizations.

DRAW A FLOW CHART • Draw a flow chart of how not finishing school can lead to poor health outcomes

Data Analysis • Complete the Data Analysis titled “Indigenous Australians and Health”

Case Study • Read p. 102 Case Study –‘Car Crash Tragedy: the hidden indigenous toll. • Answer case study review questions – 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 • TYK: Q, 2,3,5, 6. (p. 103) • AYK: Q. 10,11, 12 (p.103)

Variations in the Health Status of population groups within Australia