WEEK 10

Question 1

principles of National Aboriginal and Torres strait islander health plan

Answer 1

• Health equity and a human rights approach
• Aboriginal and Torres strait islander community control and engagement
• Partnership
• Accountability

Question 2

size of rural and indigenous populations

Answer 2

Rural: In 2013, 29% of the Australian population lived in rural and remote areas: 18% in Inner regional areas, 8.9% in Outer regional areas, 1.4% in Remote areas and 0.9% in Very remote areas.

Indigenous: 3.3% (underestimate as not everyone takes census)

Question 3

list five major health dangers of farming

Answer 3

Animal related injuries

Quad bikes - tip overs and children driving them

Tractor accidents/roll overs

Gun injuries - both accidental and intentional

Drownings