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Health
Chronic diseases
Long-lasting conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, that typically cannot be prevented by vaccines or cured by medication.
Health priorities in Australia
Key health issues that are prioritized to improve public health outcomes and address significant health challenges.
Risk factors
Elements, such as lifestyle choices or genetics, that increase the likelihood of developing chronic diseases.
Coping strategies
Techniques and ways to manage stress and challenges, which can be positive (e.g., exercise) or negative (e.g., substance misuse).
FRIES principles
Guidelines for understanding consent: Freely given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, Specific.
Types of drugs
Categories of substances including stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens, each with unique effects on health.
Risky behaviours
Actions that may lead to harm, such as texting while driving or substance misuse, and the importance of recognizing safe alternatives.
Health determinants
Factors that influence health, including biological determinants like genetics and sociocultural determinants like socioeconomic status.
Health campaigns
Public initiatives aimed at promoting health behaviors, such as skin cancer awareness campaigns.
Positive risk-taking
Engaging in activities that involve a level of risk but can lead to skill development, such as participating in sports or performing arts.
Australian Health Priorities
Major health issues prioritized to improve public health outcomes and address significant health challenges in Australia.
Purpose of prioritizing health issues
To focus resources and initiatives on key areas that have the most significant impact on public health.
Chronic Diseases
Long-lasting conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, often linked to lifestyle and genetic risk factors.
Risk factors for chronic diseases
Elements like lifestyle choices and genetics that increase the likelihood of developing chronic diseases.
Health Campaigns
Public initiatives aimed at promoting health behaviors, including notable campaigns such as skin cancer awareness.
Objectives of health campaigns
To inform the public about health risks and promote positive health behaviors.
Coping Strategies
Techniques for managing stress and challenges, which can be positive (e.g., exercise) or negative (e.g., substance misuse).
Positive coping strategies
Healthy methods to manage stress, such as exercise and mindfulness practices.
Negative coping strategies
Harmful methods of dealing with stress, like substance misuse.
Types of Drugs
Categories of substances including stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens, each affecting health differently.
Effects of drugs on health
Drugs can impact both the body and the mind, leading to beneficial or adverse outcomes.
Risky Behaviours
Actions that may lead to harm, such as texting while driving, and the recognition of safer alternatives.
Positive risk-taking
Engaging in activities that involve risk but can lead to skill development, like participating in sports.
Consent and Boundaries
Understanding the importance of consent and setting personal boundaries in relationships.
FRIES principles
Guidelines for understanding consent: Freely given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, Specific.
Health Determinants
Factors influencing health, including biological determinants (e.g., genetics) and sociocultural determinants (e.g., socioeconomic status).
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