Unit 2 Health & Human Development

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Unit 2 Health & Human Development Area of study 1 – Chapter The health of Australian children

Overall Health of children Most Australian children are healthy. Concerns however remain in areas of:- Diabetes (both type 1 & type 2) Asthma Mental health problems Injury Increase in overweight & obese (associated illnesses)

Health concerns & obesity. Prevalence is increasing. In 2006, 6% of 6-11 were obese. (page 234) 17% were overweight. Health complications:- Blood pressure Type 2 diabetes Reflux Asthma Muscle Skeleton Activity 8.1 questions 1- 3

Leading cause of hospitalization In 2005-06 there were half million children in hospitals. Leading reason was respiratory conditions. Over 10 years rates for children 5-12 have dropped.

Long term conditions 2004-05, 41% children had long term condition (6 months or more). AIHW – 12% children diagnosed with asthma Asthma more common in boys than girls. Asthma more common in indigenous than not. Asthma contributes to:- Missed school Tiredness Poor concentration Poor quality of life.

Leading causes of mortality Death rates have declined in past 20 years. Communicable diseases injury have largest drops. 2005, 1831 deaths 0-15yr old. Risk of death greatest in first year of life (70%) In 2006 infant mortality rates were 4.7 per 1000 live births. Leading causes of deaths were:- Perinatal (problems with the birth) Congenital malformations (chromosomes or genes)

Injuries and poisoning. Due to curiosity and immaturity children are more susceptible to injury and poisoning. As physical development improves so to does the risk of falls and injury. Small and not visible to other drivers Poor concentration Where are sounds coming from? Lack of Intellectual development means children don’t understand consuming household liquids. Speed and distance of vehicles (leads to pedestrian injury) Media Release – Poisons cabinets in ALL new homes. Read article page 241-242 (Activity 8.4)

Aged 1-12 mortality rates higher in boys than girls Aged 1-12 mortality rates higher in boys than girls. Higher in Indigenous community. Many causes of mortality are preventable. In 2004-05 injury accounted for 38% of deaths:- Transport injuries (occupants and pedestrians) Drowning Fire burns

Work. Complete learning activity 8.5. Summary questions Refer to figures 8.7, 8.8, 8.10 and 8.11. Complete questions 1-4. Summary questions Questions 2, 5, 6, 9. Extension questions Question 3 Examination preparation questions. Questions 1 a & b, 2 and 3.