1.23 Leading causes of mortality - AIHW Indigenous HPF Key messages Why is it important? Analysis of leading causes of death can provide insights into the overall health status of different populations, as well as a better understanding of the contributing factors, and indicate areas needing policy focus. Disparities in mortality within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population and between Indigenous Australians and non-Indigenous Australians for particular causes of death can provide insight into where policy attention is needed to close the gap. As the health status of Indigenous Australians improves, the rate of premature deaths is expected to decrease over-time. This measure provides a high-level exploration of leading causes of death which are explored in further detail in the subject specific measures within Tier 1 of the Health Performance Framework. For the latest data on the Closing the Gap targets, see the Closing the Gap Information Repository. Burden of disease Findings What does the data tell us? Source: Table D1.23.1.
'Population commission' could rein in housing approvals under Victorian Coalition government Updated 47 minutes agoThu 20 Sep 2018, 4:52am A "population commission" would have the power to rein in housing approvals in areas where services and infrastructure are not keeping up with growth if the Coalition wins the Victorian election in November. Key points: The new body would set population limits for local areas, and help plan infrastructureIt would be overseen by a seven-member boardThe Government says the Coalition is contradicting its earlier promise to release 290,000 housing lots in growth areas The chair of the opposition's population taskforce, Margaret Fitzherbert, said a Matthew Guy-led government would also demand a greater share of GST revenue from the Commonwealth, and would push for changes to visa conditions to encourage migrants to live in regional areas. "Around 2,700 people move to Melbourne every week, and services are cracking under the pressure," Ms Fitzherbert said. Funnelling migrants into the regions
12 Data visualizations that illustrate poverty’s biggest challenges Here’s a collection of some of the best data visualizations on global literacy, mortality, birth rates and more that will help put some of the biggest issues surrounding poverty today into perspective. The good news: Extreme poverty is declining, and life expectancy and incomes on the whole are on the up and up. The bad news: We still have a lot of work to do! 1. Hans Rosling’s Gapminder project has long been one of the best data visualization tools for understanding how poverty and welfare are changing. 2. Extreme poverty is most commonly referred to as those making under USD $1.25 a day. According to a World Bank Report, the nation with by far the highest existence of extreme poverty is India, followed by China and then Nigeria. 3. ONE just worked tirelessly to get the Electrify Africa Bill passed in the House. 4. The Brookings Institute designed this graphic to show exactly how quickly the number of people living in extreme poverty in the world are disappearing. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Deaths in Australia, Summary Looking at how many people die and what caused their death can provide vital information about the health of a population. Examining patterns and trends in deaths can help explain differences and changes in the health of a population, contribute to the evaluation of health strategies and interventions, and guide planning and policy-making. In 2021, there were approximately 171,469 deaths in Australia (89,401 males; 82,068 females). Deaths data Causes of death are documented on death certificates by medical practitioners or coroners and coded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) using the World Health Organization (WHO) International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10). The ICD allows diseases that cause death to be grouped in a way that is meaningful for monitoring population health. Most deaths, however, result from more than one contributing disease or condition. See Technical notes for more information. Notes Remoteness areas
From toxic dump to wedding venue — how abandoned mines can be reborn Opinion By Mohan Yellishetty Posted about 4 hours agoFri 21 Sep 2018, 10:00pm What town wouldn't swap a contaminated hole or waterway for a profitable, environmentally sustainable plantation forest or renewable power project? There are more than 50,000 abandoned mine sites across Australia — a staggering number. Many are contaminated or contain deep, dangerous shafts dating back to the gold rush and pose serious risks to public safety. All continue to have a profound impact on the regional environments, industries and communities they left in their wake. But using new sustainable technologies, we can transform abandoned mine sites into valuable regional assets — from solar farms to recreational lakes — generating thousands of local jobs, tourism and even power for generations to come. From mine to wedding venue Examples abound of innovative mine rehabilitation overseas. In Poland, the former Wieliczka salt mine is now a famous wedding and dining venue. Sewage to soil A blueprint for the world
Developing World Cities and Population Density Without a question, we are living in an urban era. More people now live in cities than anywhere else on the planet and I’ve repeatedly argued that cities are our most important economic engine. As a result of these demographic and economic shifts, we’re seeing megacities at a scale the world has never seen before. Below is a list of the top 35 largest urban areas in the world. The top urban area is Tokyo-Yokohama, with a population of roughly 37.5 million people. But at the same time, London arguably remains the most important global city—a title that can only really be rivalled by New York. For that to happen, he believes that the city needs to belong to a country on the rise: Moscow was the capital of the Soviet Empire. But how much of this is driven by the country and how much of it can be driven by the city itself, upwards? But the problem is that there’s no clear path to prosperous maturity for these megacities. What comes first? Chart: Demographia
Physical activity and sedentary time in a rural adult population in Malawi compared with an age-matched US urban population - PMC Abstract Objectives This study was designed to assess patterns of objectively measured physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour in a sample of adults in a rural setting from a low-income Sub-Saharan African country (Malawi). The patterns of PA and sedentary behaviour in Malawi were compared with US data collected and analysed using the same methodology. Methods The Malawi PA data were collected as part of a survey experiment on the measurement of agricultural labor conducted under the World Bank Living Standards Measurement Study program. Results Mean total and 95% CIs for PA by category in min/day for Malawi adults were: sedentary 387.6 (377.4–397.8), low-light 222.1 (214.7–229.5), high-light 136.3 (132.7–139.9), moderate 71.6 (68.8–74.5), vigorous 1.1 (0.5–1.8) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) 72.8 (69.7–75.9). Conclusion Keywords: Physical activity, sedentary, epidemiology Malawi agricultural labour survey: design and purpose US-based comparison studies US studies
Urbanisation and human wellbeing (Years 8, 10) This case study examines the challenges of human wellbeing and urbanisation, especially in the megacity of Jakarta. It is a valuable resource for the Year 8 unit Changing Nations, the Year 10 unit Global geographies of human wellbeing and the Senior Secondary unit Sustaining places. Begin with the DVD activity worksheet to generate curiosity and student enquiry on this important topic. Overview: Urbanisation and megacities Why do people move to megacities? Urbanisation strategies Reflections and thinking hats Download: Chapter 4 - Urbanisation and human wellbeing.pdf Urbanisation and megacities: Jakarta (6.12) Australia's Engagement with Asia: Indonesia homepage
Political Geography Now: Lies Your World Map Told You: 5 Ways You're Being Misled Unfortunately, most world political maps aren't telling you the whole story. The idea that the earth's land is cleanly divvied up into nation-states - one country for each of the world's peoples - is more an imaginative ideal than a reality. Read on to learn about five ways your map is lying to you about borders, territories, and even the roster of the world's countries.1) Missing Countries When choosing what counts as a country, most world maps go by either the official list from their own country or the member/observer roster from the United Nations. Just one problem: there are about ten countries which have declared and enforced their independence, but aren't recognized by the U.N. or most of the world's governments. These states may have close ties to a neighbor country, but most of them aren't at all controlled by the country they're supposed to be part of. Unrecognized Countries: More Articles and Maps Somalia is probably the most infamous for this. 3) Undefined Borders
Quizlet Flashcards for Osteoporosis Type 1 osteoporosisPorous trabecular bone characterised by rapid bone demineralization following menopauseType 2 osteoporosisgradual loss of Bone Mass Density (BMS) that occurs in both men and women with advancing ageTrabecular BoneInterior, spongy bone with a porous, honeycomb structureCortical Bonehard, dense, strong bone that forms the outer layer of bone; also called compact boneBiophosphonatesinhibit normal & abnormal bone resorption which increases bone mineral densityDenosumab6 monthly injection that slows the rate at which bone is breaking downSelective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERMS)Daily tablet that slows bone loss, reducing the risk of spinal fractures in women who have been through menopauseHormone replacement therapy (HRT)Replacement of hormones, oestrogen and/or progesterone, to slow bone deterioration
Urbanization and the Megacity - World Population Across the globe and in a short amount of time, we’ve given up the tractor for the city bus, the open landscape for one of brick and mortar. We are now an urban planet. In fact, by 2008 over 50 percent of the global population was living in urban areas. It was 3 percent in 1800. Urbanization is often linked with economics – increased job opportunities, a centralized market, better pay and higher individual wealth have all drawn people into cities. Implications of Growing “Too Fast” Depending on cities’ ages and locations, there is much variation in wealth and infrastructure. When a city grows at a manageable rate, which is often considered roughly 1 percent annually, its infrastructure can keep pace with an increasing population and its demands. The Rise of Slums In less developed countries, densely populated slums form both on the edges and within the largest cities. The Emergence of Megacities Environmental Pros and Cons But of course, there are ecological downsides to cities as well.
Circulation and Heart Valves | Boundless Anatomy and Physiology Heart Circulation Coronary circulation is the circulation of blood in the blood vessels of the heart. Learning Objectives Describe circulation of blood in the heart Key Takeaways Key Points The vessels that supply blood to the myocardium are called coronary arteries and coronary veins.The left and right coronary arteries branch off into smaller arteries, such as the important left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery.The vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood to the myocardium are known as coronary arteries. Key Terms myocardial infarction: Necrosis of heart muscle caused by an interruption to the supply of blood to the heart, often as a result of prolonged ischemia.ischemia: Oxygen deprivation in tissues due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply, such as by a narrowed or blocked artery or clot.angina: Chest pain that indicates ischemia in the heart. Examples Atherosclerotic plaques in a coronary artery will slowly occlude (block) the vessel. Coronary Artery Structure