Core 1 Growing and ageing

Which of the following is an effect of a growing and ageing population?

• Decreased demand for carers

• Increased access to elective surgery

• Increased demand for health services

• Decreased number of people living with chronic disease

Which of the following is most likely to be responsible for admitted patient expenditures over $2500 million?

• Mental health and injuries

• Mental health and respiratory diseases

• CVD and injuries

• CVD and respiratory diseases

Which of the following is an example of an indirect cost of chronic disease?

• Purchasing medicine

• Bulk billing a visit to the doctor

• Purchasing a gym or health club membership

• Training replacement workers to cover sick days

Which of the following best describes healthy ageing?

• Ageing at a healthy rate and trying to look younger

• Increasing the proportion of people who consume healthy foods throughout their life

• Reducing the risk of illness and disease when growing older by maintaining physical, dietary and mental health

• Reducing the number of people who die at a young age from illnesses related to hereditary and genetic factors

What is the most likely consequence of a growth in the percentage of aged people in the Australian population?

• Higher demand for medical services provided by hospitals

• Better research into the effects of medication for aged people

• Increased revenue from private patients in Australia’s health care sector

• More employment opportunities for aged people in the health care sector