identifying priority health issues Flashcards
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Social Justice Principles
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- Measures that aim at decreasing inequity, promoting inclusiveness of diversity and establishing environments that are supportive of all people
- Equity
- Diversity
- Supportive Environments
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Social Justice: EQUITY
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- Resources are allocated in accordance with the needs of individuals and populations
E.G. ATSI require additional funding to improve health outcomes
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Social Justice: DIVERSITY
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- Differences that exist between individuals and groups
E.G Having interpreters in hospitals
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Social Justice: SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS
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- Environments where people live, work and play
E.G. Rural and remote people
5
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Priority Population Groups
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- Cultural
- Environmental
- Age Based
- Economic Standing
6
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Prevalence of the Condition
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- Number of instances in a population at a given time
- Cancers and diabetes is increasing in prevalence and priority
- Dementia and alzheimers affects elderly
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Potential for Prevention and Early Intervention
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Examples of diseases that have high potential for being prevented include
- Type II Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Obesity
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Costs to the Individual and the Community
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- Financial loss
- Loss of productivity
- Diminished quality of life
- Emotional stress
- DIRECT COSTS: Money spent
- INDIRECT COSTS: Output lost when people become too ill
