Chronic Conditions

Chronic conditions are.....

• always painful (physically).

• The leading cause of illness, disability and death in Australia.

• Can't be treated.

• All of the above.

The AIHW report on how many common chronic conditions?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Which statistic is true?

• 1 in 2 Australians (50%) have at least 1 chronic condition.

• 2 in 5 Australians (40%) aged over 65 years have more than 1 chronic condition

• Around 7 in every 10 deaths are associated with them.

• 100% of deaths are attributable to a chronic condition.

According to the National Health Survey (2017-2018), the most common chronic condition affecting Australians was?

• Back problems

• Arthritis

• Mental and behavioural conditions

• Diabetes

Exposure to risk factors contributed to 38% of the total burden of disease. What was the leading contributing risk factor?

• Being overweight and obese

• Tobacco use

• Dietary risks

• High blood pressure

YLL relates to...

• Fatal burden

• Non-fatal burden

YLD relates to...

• Fatal burden

• Non-fatal burden

Which group experiences more burden of disease?

• Females

• Males

In the 2015 Australian Burden of Disease study, which diseases caused the most fatal burden (YLL)?

• Cancer & injuries

• Injuries & respiratory disorders

• Cancer & cardiovascular diseases

• Cardiovascular diseases and injuries

Which state or territory experienced the highest rate of burden from chronic conditions?

• Tasmania

• NT

• Vic

• QLD