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National Health Priority
Areas
The NHPA initiative seeks to focus the health sector's attention to diseases and conditions that have a major impact on the health of Australians. TERM 2
Intangible Costs
DEFINITION 2 Things that cannot be measured physically, or with monetary measure. pain, suffering, stress. TERM 3
Indirect Cost
DEFINITION 3 Costs not directly related to diagnosis and treatment of the disease, but occur as a result of the person having the disease. loss of productivity, loss of income- if they cannot work, employing someone else. TERM 4
Direct Cost
DEFINITION 4 Cost associated with preventing the disease or condition providing health services to people suffering from it. ambulance transport, diagnosis, surgery or hospital fees. TERM 5
Health Promotion Program
DEFINITION 5 Process of enabling people to increase control over, or to improve their health.
Obesity
Obesity relates to carrying excess body weight in the form of fat.Health Promotion Program- 'Shape Up Australia'- encourages people to swap less healthy food choices and activities for healthier ones. TERM 7
Cardiovascular Health
DEFINITION 7 Cardiovascular health relates to the health of the heart and blood vessels.Health Promotion Program- 'Shape Up Australia' program- promotes physical activity and healthy eating. TERM 8
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Condition
DEFINITION 8 Osteoporosis- disease where bone density deteriorates, leaving bones weak and more prone to function.Osteoarthritis- disease where cartilage has been worn out.Rheumatoid arthritis- inflammation of the joints. TERM 9
Health Promotion Program for Arthritis and
Musculoskeletal Condition
DEFINITION 9 Health Promotion Program- 'Arthritis Australia' aims to reduce the prevalence and impact of musculoskeletal conditions through strategies such as peer support, education for individuals, families and health professionals and awareness raising. TERM 10
Risk Nutrient Protective Nutrient
DEFINITION 10 Risk-nutrients that put people at risk of certain disease.Protective-nutrients that protect people from diet- related disease.
Fibre
The main function of protein is to regulate the functioning of the digestive system. whole meal bread, fruit and vegetables, beans. TERM 17
Calcium
DEFINITION 17 The main function of calcium is to harden our soft tissue such as bones, teeth and cartilage. soy milk, green leafy vegetables, sardines and salmon. TERM 18
Phosphorus
DEFINITION 18 The main function of calcium is to harden our soft tissue such as bones and teeth. dairy products, fish, eggs. TERM 19
Vitamin D
DEFINITION 19 Vitamin D is mainly received from exposure to ultraviolet rays (from sunlight). sun, fish- tuna, salmon. TERM 20
Water
DEFINITION 20 Drinking water is essential for keeping us hydrated. water, cordials, coffee, tea.
