Public Health Report: Tobacco, Cancer Risks, and Cultural Safety

This report delves into the significant public health issue of tobacco use and its direct correlation with cancer. It outlines the various risk factors associated with tobacco consumption, including cancer, coronary heart disease, and other related illnesses. The report highlights the impact of tobacco on the Australian population, discussing the prevalence of cancer and its symptoms, and the extent of the disease among different demographics. It also explores the role of governmental and non-governmental organizations, such as the Cancer Council Australia, in promoting cancer control practices and raising awareness. Furthermore, the report emphasizes the importance of culturally safe care practices, including effective cross-cultural communication, in addressing the health needs of diverse populations. Various programs and initiatives like 'Junk Free June' are discussed in the context of cancer prevention. The report concludes by summarizing the key findings and emphasizing the need for comprehensive strategies to reduce the impact of tobacco-related cancers.

What is(Cancer)
Tobacco smoking and chewing is the most dangerous disease in
Australia which leads to a range of diseases such as cancer, stroke and many
more. Seven risks factors which are the result of tobacco are Cancer, coronary
heart disease, stroke, chest illness, lung illness, stomach ulcers and blockage in
blood flow. Cancer risk is one of the most harmful and dangerous effect which
can be caused by tobacco. Smoking and chewing tobacco is not the only cause
of cancer but also the environment of tobacco smoke can be a reason of this
disease which also referred as second hand smoke. There are various types of
cancer which can be caused using tobacco and they are lung, larynx, throat,
bladder, liver, esophagus and stomach cancer. According to EL Team, there is
no safe level of tobacco use. Annually 15500 people dies from this disease in
Australia. Passive smoking causes early death and other health related
problems (Douglas, 2011).
There are around 200 types of Cancer and most of them are life
taking. Few symptoms of Cancer are fatigue, weight loss, pain, skin changes,
change in bladder function, persistent cough, voice change and many others.
Few treatments of Cancer are chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
The extent of Cancer among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
According to the recent research, Cancer caused by tobacco is more
common in men than in women. Women are likely to has this disease only 20%
whereas in men, this disease is likely to be around 40% (Hawala-Druy, 2012).
Health Promotion Area continued (Governmental authorities, NGOs and
social workers)
Authorities which are working towards cancer prevention and
spreading awareness’s about Cancer are discussed and explained in order to
provide a better understanding towards harmful effects of tobacco. Cancer
Council Australia – This authority is a national nonprofit organization which
works to promote cancer control policies which can reduce illness caused by
cancer. This association works for cancer patients and for the societal
community of Australia. This association raises funds for heath research and
education. This authority has the legacy to help people who are suffering from
cancer or any cancerous illness. Vision of this council is to develop a future
which is cancer free. Mission of Cancer Council Australia is to lead a cohesive
approach to reduce the impact of Cancer. Few aims of this regulation are
undertake and fund cancer research, prevent and research for a cure and to
provide reliable and accurate information to the people which are affected by
cancer (Giger, 2016).
Strategies to promote culturally safe care practices including effective cross-cultural
communication
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Health Promotion Area (Governmental authorities, NGOs and
social workers)
There are various authorities which promote cancer
control practices in order to reduce illness caused by cancer in
Australia. To name a few these authorities are Cancer Council
Australia, Department of Health, National Breast and Ovarian
Centre and Cancer Australia. These authorities are developed in
order to contribute towards Australian society and to the sufferers
of Cancer. Authorities which works towards cancer patients can
be authorized by government and can be non-regulated.
Regulated bodies are controlled by managed by officials
appointed by Central or State governmental. Whereas the non-
regulated bodies such as NGOs and group of volunteers are not
authorized by any statutory body and does individual work. There
are various plans and programs which are developed by these
authorities and some of them are:
Junk free June – According to this program, various
fundraisers and can research professionals encourages to
participate in the program of giving up the consumption of Junk
food. This event was based on the fact that one third of the most
common cancer can be prevented through appropriate and
nutritious diet which helps in maintaining regular physical
activities (Kirmayer, 2012).
Conclusion;
From this poster it has been concluded that, tobacco has various risk
factors such as Cancer, coronary heart disease, stroke, chest illness, lung illness,
stomach ulcers and blockage in blood flow and the risk factor which is chosen in
order to have an understanding is cancer. Various Cancer authorities like Cancer
Council Australia, Department of Health, Cancer Australia. national
nonprofit organization which works to promote cancer control policies.