VCE HHD Question Thread!

[tiredandstressed]

3. You can use those examples, but of course bear in mind that based on the stem of the question (e.g. identify vs briefly explain) signals how much detail you need

For the impact on individual/national/global health often it is easier to explain how it improves 'health' by linking it to a dimension

[blueycan]

For the impact on individual/national/global health often it is easier to explain how it improves 'health' by linking it to a dimension

So for example, if a question says "describe how Medicare promotes national health" would something like this be a viable answer?

Through providing access to subsidised doctor and specialist visits, Medicare ensures people can access the resources they need to treat their conditions. This improves national health by promoting physical health and wellbeing to the point where they can adequately complete daily tasks such as going to work, also boosting productivity.

Thanks again lm21074 and tiredandstressed 

Edit: I haven't come across these kinds of questions much– would these be common in an exam?

[tiredandstressed]

So for example, if a question says "describe how Medicare promotes national health" would something like this be a viable answer?

Through providing access to subsidised doctor and specialist visits, Medicare ensures people everyone (i.e. the average citizen) can access the resources they need to treat their conditions, at affordable (to no) cost. This improves national health by promoting physical health and wellbeing to the point where they can adequately complete daily tasks such as going to work, also boosting productivity.
-Your last sentence is good, but you have failed to link how subsided doctor visits can lead to improved physical h+w
Edit: I haven't come across these kinds of questions much– would these be common in an exam?

With all citizens having access to subsided doctor visits, less people will be sick, therefore more people are able to go to work and therefore contribute to a greater economy, boosting productivity. An improved economy can encourage more people to live an active lifestyle (undergo regular exercise) and develop a healthy diet consuming nutritious food, thereby improving physical health and wellbeing, nationally
They asked a national/global question last year and it was poorly answered, I would expect something similar to that question to pop up in this year's exam

[blueycan]

With all citizens having access to subsided doctor visits, less people will be sick, therefore more people are able to go to work and therefore contribute to a greater economy, boosting productivity. An improved economy can encourage more people to live an active lifestyle (undergo regular exercise) and develop a healthy diet consuming nutritious food, thereby improving physical health and wellbeing, nationally
They asked a national/global question last year and it was poorly answered, I would expect something similar to that question to pop up in this year's exam

Thank you so much you're a lifesaver !

[S_Fiadz]

In the exam, can we write H+WB instead of constantly writing health and wellbeing? Thanks.

[blueycan]

In the exam, can we write H+WB instead of constantly writing health and wellbeing? Thanks.

It seems like the answer changes depending on who you ask– if you scroll up a bit I asked this a couple days ago lol.
I'd be safe and just write "health and wellbeing" the first time you use it in an answer and then add brackets with "h+wb" so you can use the abbreviation after.

For example...
Physical health and wellbeing (h+wb) relates to the functioning of the body and it's systems and includes the capacity to adequately perform daily tasks. Physical h+wb includes ...

If you're going to do this make sure you do the whole full term-brackets thing in every question.

[tiredandstressed]

It seems like the answer changes depending on who you ask– if you scroll up a bit I asked this a couple days ago lol.
I'd be safe and just write "health and wellbeing" the first time you use it in an answer and then add brackets with "h+wb" so you can use the abbreviation after.

For example...
Physical health and wellbeing (h+wb) relates to the functioning of the body and it's systems and includes the capacity to adequately perform daily tasks. Physical h+wb includes ...

If you're going to do this make sure you do the whole full term-brackets thing in every question.

This answer won't help you but personally, I always wrote out health and wellbeing (just the way I was taught) considering how much stress it's causing you I would recommend just to write it out
However, I heard that all examiners are familiar with h+w and would accept it as an abbreviation 

[S_Fiadz]

It seems like the answer changes depending on who you ask– if you scroll up a bit I asked this a couple days ago lol.
I'd be safe and just write "health and wellbeing" the first time you use it in an answer and then add brackets with "h+wb" so you can use the abbreviation after.

For example...
Physical health and wellbeing (h+wb) relates to the functioning of the body and it's systems and includes the capacity to adequately perform daily tasks. Physical h+wb includes ...

If you're going to do this make sure you do the whole full term-brackets thing in every question.

thank you!

[S_Fiadz]

For anyone that did previous HHD exams, what was your strategy for the 8-10 marker? Did you do it first thing or one of the last questions?

[tiredandstressed]

For anyone that did previous HHD exams, what was your strategy for the 8-10 marker? Did you do it first thing or one of the last questions?

Hi i sat the 2018 exam and I did the exam in order, i found the question was placed at around the right time to actually sit it.
My advice is to:
- Use reading time to read the source material and plan a response
- Scenario A: you feel good about the 10 marker -> then complete the exam in order (so the 8-10 marker is usually around Q4/5 so do Q1-3 to get into a good rhythm and develop confidence, then smash the 8-10 marker)
No matter what, complete the 8-10 marker within the first hour of the exam
- Scenario B: you freak out, and feel very unconfident about the question (this is okay) immediately after writing time highlight and annotate key information -> using any space you can find write a quick plan to provide a good guide for how to progress your response. Take a breath. Go to the start of the exam and answer the first few questions, then decide are you ready to answer the 8-10 marker. If yes go right ahead, if no complete a few more question to build momentum, but always complete the 8-10 marker within the first hour of the exam.
At least 10% of the state will score 0 marks (maybe more, it was 18% in 2019)so it is imperative you give the extended response a go and try to score as many marks as you can.
Gl

[S_Fiadz]

Hi i sat the 2018 exam and I did the exam in order, i found the question was placed at around the right time to actually sit it.
My advice is to:
- Use reading time to read the source material and plan a response
- Scenario A: you feel good about the 10 marker -> then complete the exam in order (so the 8-10 marker is usually around Q4/5 so do Q1-3 to get into a good rhythm and develop confidence, then smash the 8-10 marker)
No matter what, complete the 8-10 marker within the first hour of the exam
- Scenario B: you freak out, and feel very unconfident about the question (this is okay) immediately after writing time highlight and annotate key information -> using any space you can find write a quick plan to provide a good guide for how to progress your response. Take a breath. Go to the start of the exam and answer the first few questions, then decide are you ready to answer the 8-10 marker. If yes go right ahead, if no complete a few more question to build momentum, but always complete the 8-10 marker within the first hour of the exam.
At least 10% of the state will score 0 marks (maybe more, it was 18% in 2019)so it is imperative you give the extended response a go and try to score as many marks as you can.
Gl

Thanks so much!

[Em.C11]

Can someone please explain the work of WHO in simple terms.

[blueycan]

Can someone please explain the work of WHO in simple terms.

1. Providing leadership and creating partnerships to improve health and wellbeing
- WHO partners with member states
- achieves positive outcomes for those in need
- coordinates relief efforts
- facilitates communication

2. Conducts research and provides health and wellbeing information
- carries out research
- provides grants
- funding research
- ensures the most up to date research is available

3. Setting norms and standards
- standardises the way research is carried out
- shares info about diseases internationally
- develops regulations
- provides technical assistance
- develops treatment and prevention standards

4. Developing policies to assist countries to take action to promote health and wellbeing
- helps countries in choosing immunisation programs
- develops guidelines and manuals
- publishes guides for health workers about diagnosis, treatment e.t.c.

5. Providing technical support and assisting health systems to become sustainable
- trains healthcare workers
- helps countries develop a national health finance strategy
- provides advice and personnel

6. Monitoring health and wellbeing and health and wellbeing trends
- establishes global databases to fill data gaps
- World Health Statistics– tracks changes in health status
- studies trends

[Em.C11]

1. Providing leadership and creating partnerships to improve health and wellbeing
- WHO partners with member states
- achieves positive outcomes for those in need
- coordinates relief efforts
- facilitates communication

2. Conducts research and provides health and wellbeing information
- carries out research
- provides grants
- funding research
- ensures the most up to date research is available

3. Setting norms and standards
- standardises the way research is carried out
- shares info about diseases internationally
- develops regulations
- provides technical assistance
- develops treatment and prevention standards

4. Developing policies to assist countries to take action to promote health and wellbeing
- helps countries in choosing immunisation programs
- develops guidelines and manuals
- publishes guides for health workers about diagnosis, treatment e.t.c.

5. Providing technical support and assisting health systems to become sustainable
- trains healthcare workers
- helps countries develop a national health finance strategy
- provides advice and personnel

6. Monitoring health and wellbeing and health and wellbeing trends
- establishes global databases to fill data gaps
- World Health Statistics– tracks changes in health status
- studies trends

Thank you!!

[interessant]

What does 'improving human capital' imply? I'm not a hundred percent sure what they mean by human capital.