Priority health issues (HSC SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education): Flashcards
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What is the definition of injury?
What is the definition of injury?
Damage to the body from an outside force, intentional or accidental.
What does preventable mortality mean?
What does preventable mortality mean?
Deaths that could be avoided with good health measures.
What are the major types of injuries in Australia?
What are the major types of injuries in Australia?
Transport-related, falls, and sport-related injuries.
Who is most affected by transport-related injuries?
Who is most affected by transport-related injuries?
Young people and males are most affected by these injuries.
What percentage of deaths were due to injuries in 2010?
What percentage of deaths were due to injuries in 2010?
Injury deaths made up about 6.2% of all deaths.
Which demographic faces more injuries in Australia?
Which demographic faces more injuries in Australia?
Indigenous and rural people face more injuries.
What public health measure helps reduce road deaths?
What public health measure helps reduce road deaths?
Anti-drink driving campaigns have successfully reduced deaths.
What trend is seen in unintentional injuries?
What trend is seen in unintentional injuries?
Unintentional injuries like transport accidents are decreasing.
What is a key strategy to improve injury trends?
What is a key strategy to improve injury trends?
Stricter road laws and awareness programmes are key strategies.
What is the impact of falls in older people?
What is the impact of falls in older people?
Falls are common and lead to many hospital stays.