Outline TWO social attributes that have contributed to health inequities experienced by a population group in Australia. (3 marks)
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Any TWO of the following
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (social exclusion)
- Social exclusion affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through historical disconnection from mainstream services and community networks.
- This isolation reduces access to healthcare, employment opportunities, and social support systems that promote wellbeing.
Socioeconomically disadvantaged (educational disadvantage)
- Educational disadvantage creates barriers to health literacy and employment for socioeconomically disadvantaged groups.
- Lower education levels limit understanding of health information and reduce income potential, affecting ability to access quality healthcare and healthy lifestyle choices.
Culturally and linguistically diverse (cultural discrimination)
- Cultural discrimination impacts culturally and linguistically diverse populations through language barriers and prejudice in healthcare settings.
- This discrimination reduces trust in health services and creates reluctance to seek medical help when needed.
Rural and remote (geographic isolation)
- Geographic isolation affects rural and remote populations through limited access to specialist services and transport difficulties.
- Distance barriers prevent regular health monitoring and emergency care access, leading to delayed treatment and poorer outcomes.
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Any TWO of the following
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (social exclusion)
- Social exclusion affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through historical disconnection from mainstream services and community networks.
- This isolation reduces access to healthcare, employment opportunities, and social support systems that promote wellbeing.
Socioeconomically disadvantaged (educational disadvantage)
- Educational disadvantage creates barriers to health literacy and employment for socioeconomically disadvantaged groups.
- Lower education levels limit understanding of health information and reduce income potential, affecting ability to access quality healthcare and healthy lifestyle choices.
Culturally and linguistically diverse (cultural discrimination)
- Cultural discrimination impacts culturally and linguistically diverse populations through language barriers and prejudice in healthcare settings.
- This discrimination reduces trust in health services and creates reluctance to seek medical help when needed.
Rural and remote (geographic isolation)
- Geographic isolation affects rural and remote populations through limited access to specialist services and transport difficulties.
- Distance barriers prevent regular health monitoring and emergency care access, leading to delayed treatment and poorer outcomes.
♦ Mean mark 49%.