Mortality (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Quizzes
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How is mortality rate typically expressed in population health statistics?
How is mortality rate typically expressed in population health statistics?
Per 100,000 population annually
If males aged 15-19 have a mortality rate of 40.2 & females 20.1 per 100k, what is the male:female ratio?
If males aged 15-19 have a mortality rate of 40.2 & females 20.1 per 100k, what is the male:female ratio?
2.0
Why must rates (not raw numbers) be used when comparing Indigenous & non-Indigenous mortality?
Why must rates (not raw numbers) be used when comparing Indigenous & non-Indigenous mortality?
Different population sizes
Which age group has the second lowest mortality rates of all life stages?
Which age group has the second lowest mortality rates of all life stages?
Youth aged 10-24
What happened to mortality rates for 15-17 year olds between 1990 and 2019?
What happened to mortality rates for 15-17 year olds between 1990 and 2019?
Decreased from ~67 to ~30 per 100k
What is the leading cause of death among Australian youth aged 10-19?
What is the leading cause of death among Australian youth aged 10-19?
Injuries and poisoning
Which cancers are most common among Australian youth?
Which cancers are most common among Australian youth?
Melanoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, testicular
Why do youth have relatively low mortality rates compared to adults?
Why do youth have relatively low mortality rates compared to adults?
Lifestyle factors haven't caused damage
If a 15-year-old dies & life expectancy is 85 years, how many YLL does this represent?
If a 15-year-old dies & life expectancy is 85 years, how many YLL does this represent?
70 years
What is the leading specific cause of YLL among Australian youth aged 10-19?
What is the leading specific cause of YLL among Australian youth aged 10-19?
Road traffic accidents