WorksheetsHAGC - ATSI Health Status
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which of the following is CORRECT of the ATSI population when compared to the general population
In older age groups, the ATSI population is lower in proportion to non-ATSI
In younger age groups, the ATSI population is lower in proportion to non-ATSI
As age increases, ATSI population increases
In the age groups 50+, the ATSI population is higher in proportion to non-ATSI
What percentage of ATSI people do not live in major cities?
40%
59%
70%
65%
The leading cause of death for Indigenous females is
(a)
The second leading cause of death for Indigenous males is
(a)
Which of the following is correct for Indigenous people in relation to mortality? Select two answers.
Cardiovascular disease mortality is decreasing
Cancer mortality is increasing
Diabetes mortality is decreasing
Suicide rates are remaining stable
Which of these conditions is the leading broad (collective) cause of death for Indigenous Australians?
Cardiovascular disease
Cancer
Diabetes
Coronary heart disease
What are the 3 socioeconomic determinants of health?
Education, employment, income
Education, access to health services, income
Employment, education, access to health services
Geographical location, employment and income
Indigenous Australians have (a) rates of school retention, leading to poorer health literacy.
What is true about smoking and drinking rates for Indigenous Australians?
Both are decreasing, however remain higher than non-Indigenous rates
Smoking is decreasing while drinking is increasing
Drinking is decreasing while smoking is increasing
Both are increasing, and remain higher than non-Indigenous rates
Which of the following is correct for Indigenous Australians?
Homelessness rates are 9x higher than non-Indigenous
22% of Indigenous people in remote areas live in over-crowded housing
30% of Indigenous Australians live in rural and remote areas
Homelessness rates are similar between Indigenous and non-Indigenous
How do broader features of society affect Indigenous Australians? Select 2 correct answers
Indigenous Australians are largely overrepresented in the criminal system
Indigenous children are more likely to come from single-parent families
Indigenous Australians are more likely to be homeless and live in over-crowded housing
59% of Indigenous peoples live in rural and remote areas, leading to lower education and income
(a) is the major cause of the inequities faced by Indigenous Australians.
It is estimated that _ in 3 Indigenous adults are descendants of the Stolen Generations.
(a)
How has colonisation affected Indigenous Australians? Provide detail.
What is most important when considering actions to improve the health status of Indigenous people?
Culturally-appropriate healthcare and community input and involvement
Access to urban healthcare facilities
Economic growth and development
Government policies and regulations
Which Government strategy involves members of the Indigenous community to improve Indigenous health status?
(a)
