chronic disease
An illness or disease that is long lasting and may change the way a person lives their life.
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An illness or disease that is long lasting and may change the way a person lives their life.
What is known? Loss of life expectancy (LOLE) due to a cancer diagnosis provides a different perspective to standard measures of prognosis following a cancer diagnosis. LOLE is the difference between the life expectancy among the general population, and the…
What is known? In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience a lower life expectancy and poorer cancer survival rates than other Australians. To date, there has been no information on how remaining life expectancy after a cancer diagnosis…
…one chronic illness themselves. Compared to the average older Australian adult, this group reported significantly lower mental health related quality of life. The caregivers with chronic illness and those with higher levels of caregiving demands, were more likely to report…
…more years of remaining life to lose when diagnosed with cancer. Loss of life expectancy (LOLE) is the difference between the life expectancy among the general population, and the life expectancy of people diagnosed with cancer. What is new? LOLE…
A person’s main health care, which is provided by a general practitioner (GP) or a community nurse. It can include initial tests and diagnoses of disease, health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic illness management….
A naturally occurring mineral that forms long, crystallised fibres. Formerly used in manufacturing and building, asbestos use is now banned in Australia because its fibres can cause serious illness.
…higher. Groups with higher smoking rates include: Low income and unemployed people Single parents People with a mental illness People with alcohol or drug addictions Homeless people or those with poor or unstable housing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people…
A program to help a person recover and regain function after illness or injury. It may help them regain strength and return to living independently, or prepare necessary services or equipment to facilitate discharge from hospital….
…wellbeing at work to reduce the risk of illness and increase overall productivity. Cancer Council Queensland has five top tips to get you started. 1. Stand up. Implement simple strategies to break up prolonged periods of sitting. Why not request…
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