Costs to individuals & community (HSC SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education): Flashcards
📚Flashcards
Practise the cards
10 cards from this deck
ShowHide
Practise the cards
10 cards from this deck
What is the economic burden of health issues?
What is the economic burden of health issues?
Total cost of health issues, including treatment and lost work.
Define health burden in simple terms.
Define health burden in simple terms.
Effects of health issues on wellbeing and quality of life.
What are direct costs in healthcare?
What are direct costs in healthcare?
Expenses directly tied to treatment like hospital fees.
What are indirect costs in health?
What are indirect costs in health?
Non-medical costs like lost work time and lower quality of life.
How do diseases impact the economy?
How do diseases impact the economy?
They cause medical bills and missed work, raising costs.
What is a key preventive health measure?
What is a key preventive health measure?
Vaccinations and lifestyle changes to cut disease rates.
Why is understanding health burdens important?
Why is understanding health burdens important?
It helps policymakers decide on spending and programs.
What is the impact of chronic diseases?
What is the impact of chronic diseases?
They affect emotions and quality of life significantly.
What percentage of Australians are overweight?
What percentage of Australians are overweight?
Nearly two-thirds, increasing disease risk and costs.
How do preventive measures affect health costs?
How do preventive measures affect health costs?
They cut disease rates and lessen economic pressure.