30 08, 2016

What are the responsibilities of each of the three levels of government for the delivery of health services in Australia?

By |2016-08-30T10:06:15+10:00August 30th, 2016|Articles, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, sample answer, Study Tips, What role do health care facilities and services play in achieving better health for all Australians?|Comments Off on What are the responsibilities of each of the three levels of government for the delivery of health services in Australia?

What are the responsibilities of each of the three levels of government for the delivery of health services in Australia? is question 22 in the 2014 HSC PDHPE exam paper, and is worth 4 marks. The question What are the responsibilities of each of the three levels of government for the delivery of health services in Australia? flows [...]

22 08, 2016

Outline TWO groups most at risk for cardiovascular disease in Australia

By |2016-08-22T08:12:34+10:00August 22nd, 2016|Articles, example, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, sample answer, Study Tips, What are the priority issues for improving Australia’s health?|Comments Off on Outline TWO groups most at risk for cardiovascular disease in Australia

The question "Outline TWO groups most at risk for cardiovascular disease in Australia" comes from the 2014 HSC PDHPE exam and is question number 21, worth 3 marks. The term outline, simply means: Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of Therefore, you are not required to provide a large amount of information about [...]

11 08, 2016

Explain the nature and extent of health inequities within Australia for one group OTHER than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

By |2022-08-03T05:37:43+10:00August 11th, 2016|Articles, example, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, sample answer, Study Tips, What are the priority issues for improving Australia’s health?|Comments Off on Explain the nature and extent of health inequities within Australia for one group OTHER than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

This sample answer is for the question "Explain the nature and extent of health inequities within Australia for one group OTHER than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders". This is question 23 from the 2014 HSC PDHPE exam paper and is worth 5 marks. Sample Answer Socioeconomically disadvantaged people have worse health than other Australians. Socioeconomically [...]

3 08, 2016

Cardiovascular disease in brief

By |2016-08-03T16:59:22+10:00August 3rd, 2016|Articles, example, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, What are the priority issues for improving Australia’s health?|Comments Off on Cardiovascular disease in brief

Cardiovascular disease in brief is any disease of the circulatory system. That is it includes: strokes, heart attacks, angina and more. Here are a few statistics on CVD you may like to remember for HSC PDHPE: 1 in 5 Australians have it it is the leading cause of death accounting for 30% of all deaths currently [...]

1 08, 2016

Rise in fatal accidents with young drivers

By |2016-08-01T07:50:52+10:00August 1st, 2016|Articles, example, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, What are the priority issues for improving Australia’s health?|Comments Off on Rise in fatal accidents with young drivers

The rise of fatal accidents with young drivers further emphasises them as a group with higher risk of injury. Transportation is currently the second largest contributor to injury in Australia and there are two spikes in hospitalisation due to injury: one between the ages of 15 and 25 and the other with those over 70. [...]

6 06, 2016

Preventing and treating cancer

By |2016-06-06T21:22:35+10:00June 6th, 2016|Articles, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, What are the priority issues for improving Australia’s health?|Comments Off on Preventing and treating cancer

This article looks at preventing and treating cancer and is designed to be used as a discussion starter around cancer as a preventable chronic disease that is one of Australia's priority issues for health. Cancer is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in Australia with a high incidence, particularly across: breast, prostate, colorectal, and skin [...]

31 03, 2016

Key Word Critically

By |2016-08-25T15:37:51+10:00March 31st, 2016|Articles, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, Key word, Questions, Study Tips, What actions are needed to address Australia’s health priorities?|Comments Off on Key Word Critically

The key word critically is often added to the key words: analyse or evaluate. The BOSTES website clearly defines the key word critically as: Add a degree or level of accuracy depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and quality to What the HSC PDHPE markers are looking for is for you to be critical [...]

9 03, 2016

Primary Health Care for Chronic Disease

By |2016-03-07T14:01:43+10:00March 9th, 2016|Articles, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, What actions are needed to address Australia’s health priorities?, What role do health care facilities and services play in achieving better health for all Australians?|Comments Off on Primary Health Care for Chronic Disease

Chronic disease in Australia continues to be a major health priority, but is this because of poor primary health care for chronic disease.  Health care expenditure and chronic disease go hand in hand in Australia's health care system. Each year Australia spends over $1 billion planning, coordinating and reviewing the care associated with chronic disease. [...]

2 03, 2016

How to use marking criteria

By |2016-03-08T08:14:44+10:00March 2nd, 2016|Articles, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, Questions, Study Tips, What actions are needed to address Australia’s health priorities?|Comments Off on How to use marking criteria

As you continue to prepare for your upcoming HSC PDHPE half yearly exams, it is important that you know how to use marking criteria provided on the BOSTES website. In many of my previous posts I have encouraged you to do practice exam questions, including past papers and more. I then tell you that you need [...]

29 02, 2016

Preventing Cancer

By |2016-03-08T08:15:18+10:00February 29th, 2016|Articles, Health Priorities in Australia, HSC PDHPE, What are the priority issues for improving Australia’s health?|Comments Off on Preventing Cancer

Sites where cancer is most preventable.[3] Preventing cancer is one of Australia's top priorities, with some of the highest rates in the world for bowel, and skin cancer (preventable chronic disease). But, many cancers are caused by lifestyle and the risk of getting many cancers can be significantly reduced through simple lifestyle changes.   [...]

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