National Health Priorities
National Health Priorities.
-What are National Health Priorities in Australia? (NHPA)
Throughout Australia there are 8 health priorities which include:
-Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
-Asthma
-Cancer
-Cardiovascular health
-Diabetes
-Injury
-Mental health
- And obesity.
The Governments plan is to raise awareness throughout the country about these fairly common illnesses amongst Australians and identify these key health areas.
Cardiovascular health! * Cardiovascular health relates to the health standard of the heart and blood vessels, and also major organs that need sufficient blood supply. The National Healthy Priorities of Australia are focusing on the maintenance of cardiovascular health and prevention. * Why is Cardiovascular health an issue? Cardiovascular health is a problem throughout Australia, because it is the most common cause of premature death. Cardiovascular health issues that cause premature death have declined it is still one of the biggest health risks that needs attention throughout the country. * The major Cardiovascular diseases are as follows: * Coronary heart disease - Strokes * Heart failure - Peripheral vascular disease * Strategies, groups, organisations that provide assistance and promote health: - National Heart Foundation
-http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Pages/default.aspx
- Hotline: 1300 36 27 87
Cancer!
-Cancer is unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumours, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the body bloodstream, and can have devastating effects on the human body which in many cases results in a slow and very pain full death.
-Why is Cancer an issue? Cancer was made a National Health Priority in the late 90’s because of its devastating effects on everyday Australians and because of its major impact on the community.
Statistics: 108,368 new cases of cancer
-What are National Health Priorities in Australia? (NHPA)
Throughout Australia there are 8 health priorities which include:
-Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
-Asthma
-Cancer
-Cardiovascular health
-Diabetes
-Injury
-Mental health
- And obesity.
The Governments plan is to raise awareness throughout the country about these fairly common illnesses amongst Australians and identify these key health areas.
Cardiovascular health! * Cardiovascular health relates to the health standard of the heart and blood vessels, and also major organs that need sufficient blood supply. The National Healthy Priorities of Australia are focusing on the maintenance of cardiovascular health and prevention. * Why is Cardiovascular health an issue? Cardiovascular health is a problem throughout Australia, because it is the most common cause of premature death. Cardiovascular health issues that cause premature death have declined it is still one of the biggest health risks that needs attention throughout the country. * The major Cardiovascular diseases are as follows: * Coronary heart disease - Strokes * Heart failure - Peripheral vascular disease * Strategies, groups, organisations that provide assistance and promote health: - National Heart Foundation
-http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Pages/default.aspx
- Hotline: 1300 36 27 87
Cancer!
-Cancer is unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumours, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the body bloodstream, and can have devastating effects on the human body which in many cases results in a slow and very pain full death.
-Why is Cancer an issue? Cancer was made a National Health Priority in the late 90’s because of its devastating effects on everyday Australians and because of its major impact on the community.
Statistics: 108,368 new cases of cancer