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NHPA (National Health Priority Areas)

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A collaborative initiative endorsed by the Commonwealth and all state and territory governments. The NHPA initiative seeks to focus the health sector’s attention on diseases or conditions that have a major impact on the health of Australians.
The NHPAs represent the disease groups with the largest burden of disease and potential costs (direct, indirect and intangible) to the Australian community

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reasons for selection as NHPA

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contributes significantly to Australias burden of disease.
contributes significant costs to both the individual and community.
significant gains / improvements in health can be achieved through appropriate / focussed attention

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NHPAs ‘a dad comic’

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Asthma.
Diabetes Mellitus.
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions.
Dementia.
Cardiovascular Health.
Obesity.
Mental Health.
Injury Prevention and Control.
Cancer Control
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direct costs

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costs which directly result from the prevention, diagnosis and/or treatment of a disease / illness / injury

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direct costs to community

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implementing health promotion programs aimed at preventing / reducing impact of NHPA conditions.
providing Medicare to provide subsidised healthcare

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direct costs to individual

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out of pocket costs for medical services.
medications, hospital stays, diagnostic tests or rehabilitation.
ambulance transport

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indirect costs

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costs that occur due to the consequences of the disease / illness / injury but are NOT costs associated specifically with prevention / diagnosis / treatment

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indirect costs to community

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lost productivity to workplace if sufferer unable to work.

cost of unpaid care, if family stop work to look after sufferer

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indirect costs to individual

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lost income due to person being too unwell to work.

hiring a carer or cleaner

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intangible costs

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costs that relate to the emotional and social impact related to the pain and suffering associated with the disease / illness / injury

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intangible costs to community

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grief and sadness experienced by family if death.

grief and anxiety if community member is unwell

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intangible costs to individual

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pain and suffering experienced by individual with illness.
anxiety / stress / frustration experienced due to reduced productivity / inability to work.
anxiety and worry for the future of sufferer

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NHPA: obesity, key features

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refers to the presence of excess fat / adipose tissue in body.
abdominal obesity

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abdominal obesity

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BMI 30 or over; waist circumference females 88cm or more, males 102 cm or more

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NHPA: cardiovascular health, key features

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relates to maintaining the health of the heart and blood vessels and decreasing the risk of CVD

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CVD

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includes all diseases / conditions of the heart and blood vessels caused mainly by damaged blood supply to the heart, brain and body

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NHPA: cancer control, key features

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relates to decreasing the incidence and impact of cancers.
range of diseases where uncontrolled / abnormal cell growth occurs.
spread to other parts of body causing damage

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8 priority cancers

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lung, colorectal / bowel, prostate, breast, cervical, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers

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NHPA: diabetes mellitus, key features

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refers to group of conditions where the body cannot maintain normal blood glucose levels.
type 1, 2 and gestational

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NHPA: dementia, key features

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syndrome of more than 100 different diseases leading to progressive and irreversible impairment of brain function.
Alzheimers, vascular, Lewy bodies, frontotemporal

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NHPA: arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, key features

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refers to conditions involves muscles, joints and bones.

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osteoarthritis

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degeneration of cartilage

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rheumatoid arthritis

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chronic inflammation autoimmune disease.

attacks tissue lining joints

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juvenile arthritis

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inflammation of the joints in children 16 and under

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osteoporosis

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bone density thins and weakens

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NHPA: injury prevention and control, key features

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about reducing both intentional and unintentional injuries such as falls, poisoning and drownings

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NHPA: asthma, key features

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chronic condition that narrows the small air passages in the lungs.
results in difficultly breathing / wheezing cue to triggers such as dust, pollen, smoke and exercise

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NHPA: mental health, key features

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refers to a person’s emotional wellbeing where they realise their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and are able to make a contribution to his or her community

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health promotion programs

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aim to encourage behaviour change before diseases become a problem (thus aiming at prevention)

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obesity program

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Live Lighter by the cancer council and heart foundation

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explanation of live lighter

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educations about risks with obesity.
encourages ‘simple changes’ to diet and physical activity.
use posters, commercials, brochures.
nutritious recipes and free ‘Meal and Activity Planner’

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cardiovascular health program

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tick program by the heart foundation

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explanation of tick program

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helps consumers make healthier choices quickly and easily.

encourages food manufacturers to modify food to be tick

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diabetes mellitus program

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Life! program by Diabetes Australia

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explanation of Life! program

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counselling support program aimed at at risk people.
adults complete risk assessment.
counselling sessions.
receive individual health plan, support and advice

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cancer control program

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National Bowel Cancer Screening program by Federal Government

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explanation of National Bowel Cancer Screening program

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targets adults aged 50-74 to detect bowel cancer early.

sent free FOBT (faecal occult blood test) kit sent to privacy of home

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dementia program

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Your Brain Matters by Alzheimer’s Australia

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explanation of Your Brain Matters

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encourage people of all ages to live a brain healthy life.
5 simple steps: look after your heart, do some kind of physical activity, mentally challenge your brain, follow your healthy diet, enjoy social activity.
brainy app, brochures, booklets, posters and informative website

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arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions program

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Waves Warm Water Exercise program by MOVE and YMCA

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explanation of Waves Warm Water Exercise program

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for people living with muscle, bone and joint conditions keep physically active.
low cost classes by qualified YMCA staff in hydrotherapy pools heated to 32-36 degrees.
‘arthritis map’

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injury prevention and control program

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The National Road Safety Strategy by the Australian Transport Council

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explanation of The National Road Safety Strategy

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10 year plan to reduce the annual number of deaths and serious injuries on Australian roads by at least 30%.
Safe System approach, safe roads, vehicles, people, speeds

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asthma program

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The Sensitive Choice by the National Asthma Council Australia

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explanation of the sensitive choice

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helps Australian’s choose asthma friendly products by selecting those with their blue butterfly symbol.
provides website which allows shoppers to easily search for asthma and allergy sensitive products

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mental health program

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youthbeyondblue by beyondblue

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explanation of youthbeyondblue

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aims to empower young people 12-25, their friends and those who care for them with how to respond to anxiety and depression.
look, listen, talk, seek.
website provides many resources such as the ‘brave program’