Health Promotion Initiatives U3 AOS2 Flashcards
(28 cards)
Why are specific issues targeted by health promotion in Australia?
- They contribute significantly to the burden of disease
- They have high economic costs (e.g. healthcare, absenteeism)
- They cause social impacts (e.g. avoidable deaths, inequalities)
- They are modifiable, so improvements are possible
What does it mean when a health issue is ‘modifiable’?
It means the issue can be changed or reduced through lifestyle or environmental changes, leading to better health outcomes
How do targeted health issues relate to the burden of disease?
They are often leading causes of illness, disability, and premature death, contributing to Australia’s overall burden of disease
What are some economic impacts of major health issues?
They increase healthcare costs, reduce productivity, cause work absences, and increase reliance on welfare payments
What are social impacts of major health issues?
They can lead to early death, reduce quality of life, and worsen health inequalities between different population groups
Who runs Quit Victoria and who funds it?
It is run by Cancer Council Victoria and funded by the Victorian Government and VicHealth
What is the main aim of Quit Victoria?
To reduce the use of both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes
How does Quit Victoria develop personal skills?
By providing information through mass media campaigns, public relations, and downloadable resources
What is Quitline and how does it create a supportive environment?
A telephone service that provides support throughout the quitting process
How does Quitline develop personal skills?
By giving advice and practical strategies to help people quit smoking or vaping
How does the Aboriginal Quitline strengthen community action?
By using Aboriginal Quit specialists trained to provide culturally appropriate support
How does Quit contribute to building healthy public policy?
By conducting research and advising the state government
How does Quit help to reorient health services?
By offering a free online training program for health professionals
How does reducing smoking and vaping improve health status?
- Lowers the prevalence of smoking-related conditions (e.g. cancer, CVD, respiratory disease)
- Reduces premature deaths, leading to increased life expectancy
How does reducing smoking improve physical health and wellbeing?
Fewer people smoke, so the population has better fitness, lung function, and lower disease rates
How does reducing smoking improve mental health and wellbeing?
Lower disease rates reduce stress and anxiety in the community, improving overall mental wellbeing
What is the main aim of the LiveLighter program?
To help people eat well, be physically active, and avoid excess weight gain.
How does LiveLighter develop personal skills?
By providing downloadable fact sheets and healthy recipes on its website.
How does LiveLighter create supportive environments?
By advocating for less promotion of junk food, better access to healthy food, improved food labelling, and infrastructure to support physical activity.
How does LiveLighter strengthen community action?
By collaborating with retailers, universities, community organisations, and all levels of government.
How does LiveLighter reorient health services?
By offering professional development for health professionals, including training on weight management and communication about health and weight.
How does LiveLighter support the development of healthy public policy?
By providing free workplace policy templates that promote healthy eating and physical activity.
