Public Health Proposal

Running head: PUBLIC HEALTH PROPOSAL
PUBLIC HEALTH PROPOSAL
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1PUBLIC HEALTH PROPOSAL
Abstract
It has been estimated by the Parliament of Australia, that one the key National Priority Areas is
the need to mitigate the rising prevalence rates of cardiovascular diseases across the nations.
Further, the key factors underlying as determinants of such high rates of cardiovascular diseases
have been attributed to preventable aspects such as smoking, alcohol, sedentary lifestyle and lack
of exercise. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia have been estimated
to possess greater susceptibilities towards cardiovascular disease acquisition due to greater
engagement in the above harmful behaviors along with prevalence of social determinants
associated with exclusion, income, employment and education. Hence, the following public
health funding proposal will aim to improve cardiovascular disease health in Indigenous
Australians through implementation of behavioral, educational, biomedical and advocacy
interventions.

2PUBLIC HEALTH PROPOSAL
Table of Contents
Background..........................................................................................................................2
Rationale..........................................................................................................................2
Determinants....................................................................................................................3
Project Details......................................................................................................................5
Project Plan..........................................................................................................................6
Strategies and Activities..................................................................................................6
Proposed areas of Funding...............................................................................................8
Evaluation Plan....................................................................................................................9
Process Evaluation...........................................................................................................9
Outcome Evaluation........................................................................................................9
Strengths, Limitations and Recommendations....................................................................9
References..........................................................................................................................11

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Background
Rationale
According to the data presented as per the National Health Priority Areas Initiative
(NHAI), by the Parliament of Australia, it has been estimated that cardiovascular diseases
contribute to the largest number of deaths across the Australian population, at the prevalence rate
of 41.9% or 53, 989 deaths during the year 1996. During 1993-94, it was estimated that
cardiovascular diseases account as the group of diseases exerting the highest medical
expenditures at 12% or $3.719 billion [1]. Diseases associated with the cardiovascular system,
imply deficits in the functioning of the heart and associated circulatory processes, namely,
peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease and stroke [2]. Life threatening
cardiovascular diseases like stroke, are a major determinant of nearly 25% of all cases of
chronic, long term disability across Australia and may result in permanent, debilitating damages
such as partial or complete paralysis, communication difficulties and decreased ability to
perform basic social engagement or activities of daily living [1]. Hence, considering the
detrimental impact on quality of life due to such diseases coupled with their alarmingly high
prevalence factor, there is an immediate need to address this issue on a public and community
health level – hence, formulating a key rationale for the following public health proposal.
As postulated by the Heart Foundation, an estimated 12% of Australians reporting a
diagnosis of cardiovascular disease comprised of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples or
Indigenous Australians. Further data reflects that Indigenous Australians have 20% greater
susceptibility of acquired cardiovascular diseases in comparison to non-Indigenous populations
[3]. Additionally, as addressed by the Australian Government, the underlying causes of such