8997 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma, Injury Prevention

• School: University of Canberra
• Department: University of Canberra
• Course: 8997
• Professor: Ms Lyn Todd

Document Summary

Higher the socioeconomic level of the household, lower the mortality rate. 20-year deficit in life expectancy between australian aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples 7 target areas. Closing the gap -> not reach the goal. Social determinants of health" = the differences in these health outcomes between individuals and populations: social determinants of health. Living and working condition: agriculture and food production, education, work environment: long-term unemployed -> no money to access healthcare, unemployment, water and sanitation: not have access to clean water, health care service, housing: flood. Unemployment social support (do u have family support) addiction (alcohol, drug) food transport. **social determinants of health are relevant to both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Involves many different organisations that are often inter-connected. The australian government spent 27. 0% of all taxation revenue on health in 2015 16: australian healthcare system. One of the most affordable, accessible and comprehensive health systems in the world: australian health data.