VCE HHD Question Thread!

[heids]

For the arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions, do I have to know a bit about each type of arthritis? Or can I get away with revising about one specific one?

These are the notes that I learnt:
Conditions of bones, muscles and their attachments (joints), which cause pain, stiffness and disability.  The main conditions are:
• osteoarthritis: degenerative wearing of cartilage, which disrupts normal joint function and causes pain
• rheumatoid arthritis: chronic autoimmune disease that causes joint swelling/destruction
• osteoporosis: thinning/weakening of bone density, increasing fracture risk

I wouldn't learn more in-depth, but I think it's good to know this much.  (Rheumatoid arthritis isn't that important though).

[Josegarang]

I need help with this question for NHPAS

 A determinant of health that explains the difference in the number of people affected by asthma in the high and low SES groups

[Losingmotivation]

I need help with this question for NHPAS

 A determinant of health that explains the difference in the number of people affected by asthma in the high and low SES groups

Although I am also doing 3/4 health, in order to approach this question I'd note SES as a key word. This can be split into education, income and occupation.

So education can be stated as a social determinant. So you might say "Education regarding the prevention and treatment of asthma differ among high and low SES groups. High socioeconomic groups are more likely to have access to resources (such as online resources) which further increases their level of education associated to the prevention and treatment of asthma, compared to low socioeconomic groups. This results in a lower number of people experiencing asthma in high SES groups compared to low SES groups"

It doesn't sound right, but I think that's the track probably??? :/

[Josegarang]

Although I am also doing 3/4 health, in order to approach this question I'd note SES as a key word. This can be split into education, income and occupation.

So education can be stated as a social determinant. So you might say "Education regarding the prevention and treatment of asthma differ among high and low SES groups. High socioeconomic groups are more likely to have access to resources (such as online resources) which further increases their level of education associated to the prevention and treatment of asthma, compared to low socioeconomic groups. This results in a lower number of people experiencing asthma in high SES groups compared to low SES groups"

It doesn't sound right, but I think that's the track probably??? :/

thank you!

[Losingmotivation]

thank you!

Good luck for the SAC

[girl1234]

Can anyone explain the 3 strategies for health promotion of the ottawa charter?? I don't understand the textbook (enable, advocate and mediate) TIA

[TrebleClef]

Can anyone explain the 3 strategies for health promotion of the ottawa charter?? I don't understand the textbook (enable, advocate and mediate) TIA

Enable: With this area, we are focusing on reducing the barriers to gaining access to either resources or the opportunities to better our health. It focuses on reducing the number of individuals who cannot reach their full health potential because of situations they can't control. For example, not going to the doctors, or not buying medication because it's too costly, or because the doctors clinic is too far from home, so you just don't go, and let your health deteriorate instead.

Mediate: This just requires many levels of government to work together, whether it be the health sector, non-government organisations, the industry or the media. Basically, everyone must do their part in order to ensure that health promotion is effective, and we can attain the highest level of health possible for all individuals. For example, the health sector (they create policies and regulations related to public health) must work with non-government organisations (Eg. Red Cross, Salvation Army), the industry (Eg. Factories producing the foods we consume, or gyms promoting exercise around town) and the media (TV ad campaigns and health promotion posters).

Advocate: This area aims to change the political, cultural, environmental, economic, social, behavioural and biological factors to promote health by, for eg. lobbying for changes in government regulations and policies. Basically, making sure any factors that may create a barrier to ones ability to achieve optimum health is addressed as best they can.

Hope this helps!

[girl1234]

Hope this helps!

Thanks heaps, definitely helped :-)

[Losingmotivation]

Hey everyone,
I needed some help with the health promotion stuff... :/

Could anyone please tell me the Medicare safety net thing, on their website they use the word "threshold"... Im guessing because it changes each year.

Also, for my upcoming sac...what sort of questions should I expect with regards to Medicare and PBS? and what sort of response should I give?

For example: if I was asked what is Medicare?
Would it be enough to state: "Medicare is Australia's universal health insurance scheme. Medicare gives all Australians, permanent residents and people from countries with a reciprocal agreement, access to health care that is subsidised by the government"

Should I be stating how it is funded etc? 

>.< thanks all!

[heids]

Could anyone please tell me the Medicare safety net thing, on their website they use the word "threshold"... Im guessing because it changes each year.

Yes, it changes; just know that once people spend a certain amount (meet the threshold) in a year, further subsidies are introduced so it's even cheaper for them.  You don't have to know the $ amounts, just that if you use healthcare enough that it's getting pretty costly even with Medicare/PBS subsidies, they make it cheaper for you.

Also, for my upcoming sac...what sort of questions should I expect with regards to Medicare and PBS? and what sort of response should I give?

Some examples:

• Describe Medicare/PBS/private health insurance/Medicare safety net.
• Describe how Medicare/PBS/PHI could improve health status in Australia. (and related questions, e.g. 'impact on health', 'lower burden of disease from [a condition]')
• List 2 services covered by Medicare and 2 not covered by Medicare.
• Identify 2 differences between Medicare and PHI.
• Identify 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of Medicare/PHI.
• Suggest 2 benefits to the community and 2 benefits to the individual of taking out PHI.
• Describe the PHI incentives scheme and list 2 of the incentives involved.

For example: if I was asked what is Medicare?
Would it be enough to state: "Medicare is Australia's universal health insurance scheme. Medicare gives all Australians, permanent residents and people from countries with a reciprocal agreement, access to health care that is subsidised by the government"

Should I be stating how it is funded etc? 

This was my summary I learnt: Australia's universal tax-funded healthcare system that aims to provide adequate healthcare at little or no cost to all Australian in need of treatment, regardless of age or income.  They're a bit different, but yours was fine though (I would just say 'Australians' and not bother with exactly who it covers, though).

You do have to know how it's funded, but it's not essential for this question.  If in doubt, always put in more than you need, as long as you keep it concise and make sure you don't include any incorrect information.

[HakunaMattata]

List two of the Australian Dietary Guidelines and justify why each one has been included.

I can list the guidelines, but I don't exactly know how to "justify" why they were included.

Any help would be appreciated 😀

[heids]

List two of the Australian Dietary Guidelines and justify why each one has been included.

I can list the guidelines, but I don't exactly know how to "justify" why they were included.

Any help would be appreciated 😀

'Justify' is basically asking, why is it there, what good does it do? 

I'd personally translate it as 'how does it impact health/health status'.  So if it was the one that says to limit sat fat/added salt and sugar/I can't even remember what, you could say something like, 'This guideline could reduce people's intake of saturated fat and added salt, which could reduce their risk of atherosclerosis and lower their blood pressure.  This would decrease their risk of cardiovascular disease, decreasing mortality and burden of disease from this condition and improving health status in Aus.' 

And/or you could say something about how people consume excessive quantities of these nutrients ==> high BOD from CVD currently in our population ==> this guideline is important coz it's such a big problem.

You see the two different takes on the question?  It doesn't matter which way you go.

[HakunaMattata]

Thank you!

[HakunaMattata]

Do we need to know by heart the five food groups and their main nutrients when answering questions about the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating?

[TrebleClef]

Do we need to know by heart the five food groups and their main nutrients when answering questions about the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating?

Yes, you'll need to know the categories, but you may not need to mention all the categories every time you get asked about the AGHE.