Describe the main health inequities that exist between males and females in Australia. (4 marks)
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- Males experience higher rates of premature death compared to females, with life expectancy differences of approximately four years at birth.
- The leading causes of death differ between genders, with coronary heart disease being the primary cause for males while dementia is the leading cause for females.
- Males are more likely to engage in risky health behaviours and delay seeking healthcare services. This contributes to late diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders.
- Females experience higher rates of mental health conditions, particularly anxiety disorders, and are more likely to live with chronic conditions for longer periods despite having greater life expectancy.
- Males face higher rates of fatal burden from injuries and suicide, while females experience more non-fatal burden from musculoskeletal and mental health conditions.
- Healthcare access patterns differ, with males often waiting longer than acceptable to make GP appointments, while females are more likely to seek timely medical care.
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- Males experience higher rates of premature death compared to females, with life expectancy differences of approximately four years at birth.
- The leading causes of death differ between genders, with coronary heart disease being the primary cause for males while dementia is the leading cause for females.
- Males are more likely to engage in risky health behaviours and delay seeking healthcare services. This contributes to late diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders.
- Females experience higher rates of mental health conditions, particularly anxiety disorders, and are more likely to live with chronic conditions for longer periods despite having greater life expectancy.
- Males face higher rates of fatal burden from injuries and suicide, while females experience more non-fatal burden from musculoskeletal and mental health conditions.
- Healthcare access patterns differ, with males often waiting longer than acceptable to make GP appointments, while females are more likely to seek timely medical care.