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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 126

Research shows that Australia has a four to five year life expectancy advantage over the United States and a one to 2.5 year advantage over Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Explain what this data reveals about Australia's health outcomes compared to other English-speaking countries.   (3 marks)

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  • The life expectancy advantages demonstrate that Australia achieves superior health outcomes compared to other English-speaking OECD countries, particularly the United States.
  • This reveals that Australia’s healthcare system and public health measures are more effective at preventing premature mortality and managing chronic diseases than comparable nations.
  • The significance of this data shows that Australia’s combination of universal healthcare access, preventive health campaigns and lifestyle factors results in longer, healthier lives for its population.
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  • The life expectancy advantages demonstrate that Australia achieves superior health outcomes compared to other English-speaking OECD countries, particularly the United States.
  • This reveals that Australia’s healthcare system and public health measures are more effective at preventing premature mortality and managing chronic diseases than comparable nations.
  • The significance of this data shows that Australia’s combination of universal healthcare access, preventive health campaigns and lifestyle factors results in longer, healthier lives for its population.