Canadian Health Care System Training Unit Exam And Correct Answers 100% 2024.

List health challenges facing Canadians - Answer - Aging population - Increasing obesity rates - Increasing chronic conditions (diabetes, CV dz, arthritis, Ca, asthma) - Increased cultural diversity (diff pops have diff issues) - Limited access (rural & remote communities) - Aboriginal health (generally lower than rest of pop) What are some reasons the aboriginal population might have lower health status & increased use of health care? - Answer - Inc incidence of chronic dz (diabtes, CV, etc.) - Inc alcohol, drug abuse, smoking - Inc tuberculosis, HIV, FAS - Inc (4x) injury rate What are some contributing factors why aboriginal health might be decreased? - Answer - Historical lack of recognition of aboriginal culture & healing practices - Poverty & marginalization - Complex, fragmented delivery of health services - Rural, remote communities What guides the health care system in Canada? - Answer - Canada Health Act T/F: The health care system in Canada is primarily the responsibility of the Federal Government - Answer F: It is the responsibility of the Provincial Governments