CQ2 - : What are priority issues for Australia

What is one of the groups experiencing health inequities in Australia?

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

• People in urban areas

• People with high income

• None of the above

What is one major factor influencing the poorer health outcomes of Indigenous Australians?

• Socioeconomic disparities

• Better access to healthcare

• Higher income

• None of the above

The mortality rate for cerebrovascular disease is higher in women.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

• Smoking

• Age and gender (>65F, >40M)

• Obesity

• High cholesterol levels

Fill in the blank: Indigenous Australians are more at risk of suffering from conditions due to their ________.

• Ethnicity

• Location

• Diet

• Age

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

• Family history

• Ethnicity

• Smoking

• Age and gender

Fill in the blank: High cholesterol levels are considered a ________ risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

• modifiable

• hereditary

• temporary

• irrelevant

According to the guidelines, how many minutes should a person be physically active every day to help prevent cardiovascular disease?

• At least 60 minutes

• At least 10 minutes

• At least 20 minutes

• At least 30 minutes

Which of the following is NOT a recommended prevention strategy for cardiovascular disease?

• A) Abstaining from alcohol or following safe consumption

• B) Managing stress through effective sleep and breathing exercises

• C) Consuming high amounts of saturated fats

• D) Maintaining a healthy weight through a healthy diet

Fill in the blank: Family history can lead to genetic predisposition to conditions such as ________ and familial hypercholesterolemia.

• type 1 or 2 diabetes

• asthma

• eczema

• migraine