Trends in life expectancy (HSC SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education): Flashcards
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What is life expectancy?
What is life expectancy?
Average time a person is expected to live based on death rates.
How has life expectancy changed post-WWII?
How has life expectancy changed post-WWII?
It rose significantly due to economic growth and health advances.
What is Australia's life expectancy in 2023?
What is Australia's life expectancy in 2023?
81 years for males and 85 years for females, per statistics.
Why do women live longer than men?
Why do women live longer than men?
Due to biology, lifestyle choices, and social roles.
What factors lower death rates?
What factors lower death rates?
Better child care, medical progress, and public health efforts.
How does Australia rank globally in life expectancy?
How does Australia rank globally in life expectancy?
One of the top countries, alongside Japan and Switzerland.
What challenges arise from increased life expectancy?
What challenges arise from increased life expectancy?
More chronic illnesses and need for aged care services.
What is a key consideration for quality of life?
What is a key consideration for quality of life?
Ensuring healthcare systems support healthy aging.
What does high life expectancy indicate?
What does high life expectancy indicate?
Good healthcare quality and accessible health systems.
What is a consequence of living longer?
What is a consequence of living longer?
Increased focus on care for older populations is needed.