An ischemic stroke is usually characterized by a reduction or obstruction of blood supply to the brain due to blocked blood vessels caused by atherosclerosis or a blood clot. Up to twelve percent of ischemic strokes often cause death within thirty days and is among the largest health burdens in developed countries. It is worth noting that the epidemiology of stroke has been changing because of several factors, with the most important being an ageing population, as well as advancements in the treatment of the condition. Stroke prevalence is projected to increase globally as the population of individuals aged above sixty-five years augments (Ovbiagele et al., 2013, p. 2363). Ovbiagele et al.
They also must have origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America ("American Indian & Alaska Native Populations," 2014). Being a part of such a minority and diverse group has challenges when it comes to health. AI/ANs ten leading causes of death from greatest to least are; cancer, heart disease, unintentional injuries, diabetes, chronic liver disease & cirrhosis, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, suicide, nephritis, and influenza & pneumonia ("American Indian & Alaska Native Populations," 2014). Compared to the national average AI/ANs are actually at a 50% higher death rate, especially compared with non-Hispanic white people. These causes of death include unintentional injury, suicide, diabetes, chronic liver disease, certain cancers, and alcohol-related mortality ("Causes of Death Among American Indians and Alaska Natives," 2014).
Discuss why obesity is a National Health Priority in Australia. With the development of society, obesity problem become more and more irresistible. Australia should pay attention to this problem and make it national health priority like diabetes, cancer, mental health and heart disease. On one hand, obesity becomes a universal phenomenon in Australia. The Government of NSW (2012) stated that in 2011, about 52.6% of adults have overweight or obesity in Australia.
Assessment 2- Jayde Rogan Manage Programs that Promote Personal Effectiveness Cause and extent of the identified health issue According to Diabetes Australia approximately 280 Australians a day develop diabetes and it is estimated that more than half the cases of type 2 diabetes go undiagnosed. They state that by 2031 3.3 million Australians will have type 2 diabetes and the financial costs will be significant. Their study found that type 2 diabetes will cost $10.3 billion, With productivity losses at $4.1 billion. This is a substantial amount of cost for workplaces, so it is in their best interest to support their workers towards a healthier lifestyle to reduce loss of productivity. Diabetes Australia found that approximately every day 280 Australians develop the disease diabetes.
Laws do in fact change to fit the needs of society as society is developing; it is constantly changing, to fit these ever-changing needs means that the laws also have to change. A key issue is the “King Hit” or “One Punch” legislation, which has prevented the loss of lives since 2000. This is when a person is knocked unconscious within one punch. The “King Hit” or “One Punch” issue is an issue in today’s society as this has created a number of deaths within the Australian society. This is an issue as it is generally in a drunken environment; a research has been said that alcohol was involved in almost three-quarters of deaths recorded between 2000 and 2012.
Social practices and certain beliefs are constantly affecting our health and wellbeing from the day we are born right up until the day we die. When dealing with Australian Aboriginal health and comparing it to the rest of the Australian population there are many differences that become apparent and need to be taken into account. Some of the strong differences include the influential connection between people and food, their basic lay understandings and perceptions of health and illness in their society (Nettleton 2006, p.1). Indigenous Australian communities carry a huge burden of preventable chronic diseases such as Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. There is currently a 17-year age difference between the life expectancy of an Indigenous
1. Currently, the estimated population of Australian Indigenous people is 698,583 people (as of 30 June 2013) (Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet [AIHIN] 2013). Compared to previous years, the trend has become decreasingly significant and concerning. To add up to this, the life expectancy, death rate (especially with young and middle adult years), infant mortality, is higher with indigenous Australians compared to non-indigenous Australians. The leading causes of this dilemma are cardiovascular diseases, cancer (in various forms, and accidents or injury).
Obesity bares two costs economically; direct costs of treatment and healthcare of obesity related disease, and indirect costs of productivity losses (absenteeism contributing to forgone revenue), premature mortality, as well as, carers, technology, and welfare payments for the obese. In 2005 the total direct and indirect cost of obesity in Australia was $3.767 billion dollars; of this 23% ($873 million) were costs to the healthcare system (Access Economics, 2006). Direct healthcare costs rose in 2010 to $1.3 billion, indirect costs to $6.6 billion, and including burden of disease costs (reduced quality of life) raising the total economic cost to $37.7 billion dollars (Medibank, 2010, pg.
Diabetes Mellitus Christa Hackett SOC 313 Sabrina Geoffrion June 17, 2013 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic, incurable condition of carbohydrate metabolism that involves an imbalance of the supply and demand for insulin; it is the most common of all endocrine conditions (Laffel & Wood, 2007; Olefsky, 2001). Diabetes is a common health condition that affects millions throughout the universe. Diabetes affects millions of people in different and diverse ethnic groups. In the United States diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death. Diabetes is a growing problem in the US and it is becoming an epidemic.
Prostate cancer affects many men each year. It has the highest rate of incidence of cancer in men in the western world. It affects men of all ages during and even after treatment. Both domestic violence and prostate cancer should be health priorities in Australia as they both pose great threat to the well being of the population. Health Priorities in Australia based on Gender Gender is a major determinant of health internationally and it is important it does not go unnoticed.