Burden of Disease (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Flashcards
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Burden of disease measures
Burden of disease measures
Combined mortality & morbidity impact on population
One DALY equals
One DALY equals
One year of healthy life lost
DALY formula
DALY formula
YLL + YLD
YLL stands for and represents
YLL stands for and represents
Years of Life Lost - fatal component of DALY
YLD stands for and represents
YLD stands for and represents
Years Lost due to Disability - non-fatal DALY component
Top 5 disease groups causing burden in Australia (2019)
Top 5 disease groups causing burden in Australia (2019)
Cancer, CVD, musculoskeletal, mental/substance use, injuries
% of total burden from top 5 disease groups in Australia
% of total burden from top 5 disease groups in Australia
63%
Change in burden rate 2003-2015 in Australia
Change in burden rate 2003-2015 in Australia
Decreased 11% (208 to 184 DALYs per 1000)
Age group with highest burden rate across lifespan
Age group with highest burden rate across lifespan
95+ years (approx. 1900 per 1000 people)
Projected trend for type 2 diabetes burden
Projected trend for type 2 diabetes burden
Substantial increase, overtaking coronary heart disease