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Ch 08
Health of Australian Children
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11th Grade
11/16/2011

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Term
Communicable disease
Definition
Passed from one sources to another via direct or indirect contact.
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Type 1 diabetes is caused by
Definition
high blood sugar levels
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Type 2 diabetes is caused by
Definition
a decrease in insulin levels and being over weight.
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Is genetics the main reason for overweight children?
Definition
No. mostly because of a dietary imbalance over a period of time
Term
What is the leading cause of hospitalisation in 5-12 year olds?
Definition
Asthma
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A long term condition is
Definition
one that lasts 6 months or more
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Infant mortality rates refer to
Definition
live born deaths up to 12 months old
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Perinatal refers to
Definition
the period prior to birth (20 weeks of gestation) and the 1st month after birth.
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The cause of SIDS is unclear but precautions can be taken like
Definition
Sleep baby on its back, face uncovered, no smoking around babies and be careful of having baby in full size bed.
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Congenital malformations are
Definition
structural or functional abnormalities that are identified at or before birth due to genetic or environmental factors.
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Reasons for child pedestrian injuries include
Definition
poor concentration, focussing on things straight in front, not good at judging speed
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Who has the highest child mortality rate; boys, girls, indigenous, rural
Definition
Indigenous children
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