H&S Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of infectious disease surveillance?
A
- Describe the current epidemiology of a condition
- Monitor trends
- Identify trends
2
Q
Describe the three aspects of descriptive epidemiology
A
(Same as neuro orientation)
Time: When? Seasonal? Clustered, or consistent level of diagnoses?
Place: Where? Specific countries? Global?
Person: Gender? Age? Risk factors/common threads?
3
Q
What is the name of the set of criteria that must be met in order for a notifiable disease to be present (and therefore reported)
A
Case definition
4
Q
What are the challenges that Australia and other countries face in health surveillance?
A
- Data from many sources (complex management)
- Uneven distribution of computing technology
- Reporting burden (takes lots of time; may not be able to be reported on time)
- Lack/complexity/changing of case definitions
5
Q
Indigenous Health Social Determinants
A
- Income
- Education
- Housing
6
Q
Indigenous Health Cultural Determinants
A
- Disconnect from traditional way of life
- Loss of identity
- Loss of kinship and community
7
Q
Indigenous Health Enablers
A
- Transport
- Subsidies for drugs
- Translators/interpreters, where possible
8
Q
Indigenous Health Barriers
A
- Fear of racism
- Generational trauma
- Bad past experiences (or those of family)
9
Q
Upstream causes of lead exposure
A
- Lead paint
- Close proximity to mining/smelting
10
Q
What are downstream effects of lead exposure
A
- Decreased IQ
- Learning difficulties
- Stunted growth
- Weight loss
- Hearing loss
