Factors Influencing Women's Health in Australia

These flashcards cover key statistical data and significant health issues affecting women in Australia, based on the lecture notes.

What percentage of the Australian female population was represented by Indigenous females in 2021?

3.8%

What is the life expectancy at birth for non-Indigenous Australian females according to 2023 data?

83.8 years

What percentage of Australian females live under the poverty line?

14%

How many Australian female prisoners were there in adult corrective services in 2024?

3,309

What are the leading causes of morbidity for Indigenous Australian females?

1. Mental health and substance use disorders, 2. Cardiovascular diseases, 3. Musculoskeletal conditions, 4. Injuries, 5. Chronic respiratory disease.

What are the top four most common cancers diagnosed in women for 2023?

1. Breast cancer, 2. Skin melanoma, 3. Colorectal cancer, 4. Lung cancer.

According to 2024 data, what is the leading cause of mortality among Indigenous females?

Coronary heart disease

What is the leading preventable cause of disease burden in females?

Tobacco use.

What percentage of the total disease burden is tobacco responsible for in females?

8.0%

What does the National Women's Health Strategy 2020-2030 aim to improve regarding women’s health?

It aims to improve health outcomes for women and girls by addressing significant risk factors and health inequities.