Burden of Disease (VCE SSCE Health and Human Development): Quizzes
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What does one DALY represent?
What does one DALY represent?
One year of healthy life lost
What is the formula for calculating DALY?
What is the formula for calculating DALY?
DALY = YLL + YLD
What does YLL represent in burden of disease measurement?
What does YLL represent in burden of disease measurement?
The fatal component from premature death
If someone dies at age 60 with life expectancy of 85, how many YLL are contributed?
If someone dies at age 60 with life expectancy of 85, how many YLL are contributed?
25 years
At what age is burden of disease lowest across the lifespan?
At what age is burden of disease lowest across the lifespan?
Ages 1-4 years
Which were the top 5 disease groups causing burden in Australia in 2019?
Which were the top 5 disease groups causing burden in Australia in 2019?
Cancer, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, mental, injuries
Which disease groups cause entirely non-fatal burden (all YLD)?
Which disease groups cause entirely non-fatal burden (all YLD)?
Musculoskeletal & mental disorders
Which conditions dominate disease burden in people aged 50 and above?
Which conditions dominate disease burden in people aged 50 and above?
Cancer & cardiovascular diseases
How much did Australia's burden rate decrease from 2003 to 2015?
How much did Australia's burden rate decrease from 2003 to 2015?
11% (from 208 to 184 per 1000)
Which disease is projected to show substantial increase and overtake coronary heart disease?
Which disease is projected to show substantial increase and overtake coronary heart disease?
Type 2 diabetes