Core 1: health priorities in australia

Epidemiology

The study of disease or illness in a given population over a period of time.

Prevalence

The number of disease cases in a population at a specific time.

Incidence

The number of new disease cases occurring in a population.

Determinants

Factors contributing to disease occurrence and spread.

Morbidity

Patterns of illness, disease, and injury not resulting in death.

Infant mortality

Measures the number of infant deaths within the first year of life.

Life expectancy

Length of time a person is expected to live based on current death rates.

Morality

The number of deaths in a population within a defined time period.

Social justice principles

Ensure equitable health outcomes and eliminate health inequities.

Burden of disease

The estimated impact of disease and injury on individuals or communities.

Priority population groups

Groups identified for health priority based on socio-economic disadvantage, geography, and other factors.

Cost to the individual and community

Impacts of health issues including money spent on treatment and lost productivity.

Potential for prevention and early intervention

Capabilities and strategies to reduce disease incidence through early detection and treatment.

First Nations peoples

Indigenous peoples of Australia who are identified as a priority population group due to health disparities.