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PDHPE - Year 12 - The Health of Young People: Respiratory Disease

A selection of resources to support Year 12 PDHPE students to complete their assessment

 

 

 

AIHW

Chronic respiratory diseases in Australia: their prevalence, consequences and prevention
Chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma and emphysema, are very prevalent in Australia. They disrupt the daily life and productivity of many individuals and lead to thousands of deaths each year. Many of these diseases are largely preventable and manageable...continue reading...

 

 

 

 

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References

ABC News (Australia). (2022, July 12). Young children at risk as respiratory viruses make a comeback: ABC News [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/A0pYs8U4kgI
Australian Government Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2005). Chronic respiratory diseases in Australia: Their prevalence, consequences and prevention. https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/chronic-respiratory-conditions/chronic-respiratory-diseases-australia/summary