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HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 107

Outline TWO environmental factors that contribute to poorer health outcomes for people living in remote areas of Australia.   (3 marks)

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  • Geographic isolation requiring travel over long distances on poor quality roads increases risk of motor vehicle accidents.
  • Limited access to healthcare services with remote communities lacking specialists, hospitals and preventative health programs.
  • This results in delayed diagnoses and reduced treatment opportunities for chronic conditions.
  • These two environmental factors also interact in this instance to create compounded health disadvantages for remote populations.
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  • Geographic isolation requiring travel over long distances on poor quality roads increases risk of motor vehicle accidents.
  • Limited access to healthcare services with remote communities lacking specialists, hospitals and preventative health programs.
  • This results in delayed diagnoses and reduced treatment opportunities for chronic conditions.
  • These two environmental factors also interact in this instance to create compounded health disadvantages for remote populations.

HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 085 MC

In Australia, which of the following health outcomes is MOST significant when comparing very remote populations to those living in major cities?

  1. 4 times higher mortality rates for diabetes and land transport accidents.
  2. 3 times higher mortality rates for dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
  3. 2 times higher mortality rates for colorectal cancer.
  4. Equal mortality rates for influenza and pneumonia.
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\(A\)

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  • A is correct as very remote populations have a much greater risk of diabetes (availability of nutritious foods) and road accidents.

Other options:

  • B is incorrect as remote populations have similar mortality rates due to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
  • C is incorrect as the data does not specify that colorectal cancer mortality rates are significantly higher in remote areas.
  • D is incorrect as deaths from influenza and pneumonia are actually more common in major cities.