Public Health Quizzes
Factors such as pressures of time and money, commute times, and T.V. watching as a recreational activity have contributed to the decline of social capitol in recent decades.
True
Health psychology is devoted to understanding the psychological influences of health and disease.
True
Healthcare has an important role in addressing the social determinants
True
IN the context of the RE-Aim model for evaluating health promotion programs, the term implementation refers to the extent to wich a program is delivered as intended.
True
People who are socially engaged with others and activity involved tend to live longer and be healthier mentally and physically.
True
Prevention of disease through key lifestyle approaches is more cost effective than treatment of disease.
True
Quality of life data are becoming increasingly important in the evolution of healthcare programs.
True
Social capitol consists of feature of of social organization- such as trust between citizens, norms of reciprocity, and group membership, that facility collective action.
True
Social capitol is important for the enhancement of government performance and the functioning of democracy, as well as health.
True
True of False: Poor social and economic circumstance affect health throughout the life.
True
True of False: Prevention of diseases through key lifestyle choices is more cost effective than treatment of disease.
True
True of false The concept of 'Quality of life' includes feelings people express in areas such as standard living, income, housing, neighborhood and health
True
True or False: Job security increases health, well being, and job satisfaction. Higher rates of unemployment cause more illness and premature death.
True
True or False: Many studies have shown as association between obesity and excess body weight with increased total mortality and increased risk of disease or death from diabetes, ischemic heart disease and ischemic stoke, cancers, chronic kidney disease and osteoarthritis.
True
True or False: Risk factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, excess weight, and dietary factors are responsible for a large share of global disease burden.
True
True or False: Public Health Policy facilitates delivery of new technologies, drugs, and therapies to diseased populations.
False
True or False: Public health is primarily the acute response to a disease at an individual level.
False
True or False: The majority of smokers now live in high-income countries.
False
Identify the approach to achieving increased health status through the use of various public and social policy topics below: a. Public Health Policy approach b. Adelaide approach c. Health in all Policies Approach d. Joined up government approach e. None of the above
Health in All Policies approach
Under the SDH framework, factors such as housing quality, consumption potential, neighborhood quality, and the physical work environment refer to
Material Circumstances
In your readings " the main social pathways and mechanisms through which social determinants affect people's health can usefully be seen through three perspectives." which of the following is not listed as one of those perspectives? a."social selection" or social mobility b. social causation c. Life course perspective d. Social determinants of health e. none of the above
Social determinants of health
The definition of public health as defined by WHO is
The art of applying science in the context of politics so as to reduce inequalities in health while ensuring the best health for the greatest number
The commission on social determinants of health determined that health inequities are manifestations of social inequities.
True
Death is not a health outcome
False
Not all inequities are inequitable
True
Chronic illnesses are psychological factors such as behavior, lifestyle, and stress. Changes in behavior my help prevent many deaths from these leading causes. Match this explantation with the most relevant examples below. a:Quitting smoking b: Getting a gym membership (and going regularly) c:Getting tested for genetic markers of some cancers d: A and B only e: All of the above
A and B only
'Targets for Health for All' as adopted by WHO member states in the European region advocates for which of the following a: Ensuring equity in health b: Add life to years c: add health to life d: add years to life e: all of the above
All of the above
Social capitol may influence the health behaviors of neighborhood residence by a:promoting more rapid diffuse of health information b: Increasing the likelihood that healthy norms of behavior are adopted (such as physical activity) c:Exerting social control over deviant health-related behaviors d: none of the above e: all of the above
All of the above
The main concepts around morbidity, according to Kaplan and Anderson, involve 3 types of evidence; These are; a: Clinical b: Behavioral c: subjective d: All of the above
All of the above
What challenges face the fastest growing portion of the world's population (the urban population)? a:Poverty b: Inadequate housing c: Malnutrition d: Availability of drinking water e: All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following are one of the three core functions of public health, according to the world health organization a: the assessment and monitoring of the health of communities and populations at risk to identify health problems and priorities. b: the formulation of public policies designed to solve identified local and national health problems and priorities. c: To assure that all populations have access to appropriate and cost-effective care, including health promotion and disease prevention. d: all of the above
All of the above
What is the definition of the "built environment"
All spaces and products created or at least significantly modified by people.
The term 'health inequality' refers to a.The differences in health outcomes between countries b. the difference in health outcomes within countries c. the change in health status related to use the specific risk factors (e.g. smoking) d. Both a & b e. both b & c
Both a & b The differences in health outcomes between countries The difference in health outcomes within countries
Core components of social capital are: a: Social ties b: community ties c: Natural environment d: both a and b e: all of the above
Both a and b
Under the SDH framework, factors such as housing quality, consumption potential, neighborhood quality, and the physical work environment refer to: a. Lifestyle choices b. Material circumstances c. Behavioral Circumstances d. Income circumstances e. None of the above
Material circumstances
A growing number of experts agree that there is no link between social environment and built environment.
False
According to the Adelaide Statement on health in all Polices, health promotion is the sole responsibility of the health sector.
False
Health impairing behaviors are those that protect or support ones good health; these behaviors include obtaining regular physical exams, exercising, wearing ones seatbelt and controlling ones weight.
False
Health inequities are mainly found in developing countries
False
Health inequities between and among countries in the European Union are disappearing.
False
Public health policy facilitates the delivery of new technologies, drugs, and therapies to desired populations.
False
Social networks and community involvement have no influence (positive or negative) on health.
False
True of false: the social determinants are based on the choices that we make, therefore any solution to issues arising from the social determinants must be built on education and behavior change
False
True or False: The best measurement for the concept of 'social health' is mortality divided by morbidity minus behavioral dysfunction.
False
True or False: The social determinants are based on the choices that we make, therefore any solution to issues to issues arising from the social determinants must be built on education and behavior change.
False
According to the WHO health is
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
The capacity of an individual, social group or population to maintain an acceptable level of health balance and to re-establish it when it is lost... For individuals, this designates adequate social, psychological and physical health resources and the ability to use them... For a population, this is indicated by such factors as an adequate level and distribution of income and social welfare, healthy lifestyles among all population groups (characterized by a balance between health-enhancing and health-damaging behavior) and a high expectancy free of suffering and disability" is encapsulated by the term: a. Health potential b. health balance c. Health Promotion d. Health History e. Population Health
Health potential
According to your readings, which of the following do not, (or minimally) affect health outcomes? a. Educational attainment b. social Position c. Poverty d.Living close to a hospital e. None of the above
Living close to a hospital
Which of the following is not linked to social position? a. Educational attainment b. Occupation c. Gender d. income e. None of the above-All are linked to social position
None of the above-All are linked to social position
Which of the following is not linked to social position? a: Educational attainment b: Occupation c: Gender d: Income e: None of the above-All are linked to social position
None of the above-All are linked to social position
Which of the following are NOT a part of the social determinants of Health Framework? a.Where we grow b. Where we live c. Where we were born d. Where we age e. None of the above-All are part of the SDH Framework
None of the above-All are part of the SDH Framework
Which of the following is not a major behavior risk factor for non-communicable disease. a:Poverty b:Physical Inactivity c:Smoking d:Unhealthy diets e: None of the above
Poverty
Which of the following is not a major behavioral risk factor for non-communicable diseases? a) Poverty b) Physical inactivity c) smoking d) Unhealthy diets e) None of the above
Poverty
According to the RE-AIM model of evaluation for health promotion, the public health impact may be conceptualized as a function of 5 factors. These are:
Reach, Efficacy, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintinence
What is meant by the term 'the social gradient?' a. that the healthiest people are the wealthiest people b. That there is a direct correlation to one's social position within a society and their health in comparison to those above and below them. c. that the more people who work under a person, the more likely a person is to be healthy d. all of the above e. none of the above
That there is a direct correlation to one's social position within a society and their health in comparison to those above and below them.
True or False: the term global public health recognizes that, as a result of globalization, forces that affect public health can and do come from outside stat boundaries and that responding to public health issues now requires attention to cross-border health risks, including access to dangerous products and environmental change.
True
True or false: Good health includes reducing levels of educational failure, reducing insecurity and unemployment, and improving housing standards.
True
True or false: Public health refers to all organized measures (whether public or private) to prevent disease, promote health, and prolong life among the population as a whole.
True
The article by Mozaffarian et al it is asserted obesity prevention strategies should consider issues around. a:Dietary Intake b:Television Watching c: Physical activity d: all of the above
all of the above
What Kind of information are more recent (within the past few decades) Health Information Systems interested in? a:Morbidity and Disability b: Use of health services c:cardiovascular and lifestyle risk factors d: self-perceived health e: all of the above
all of the above
True of False: The most cited definition of Health can be found in the Constitution of the United States of America
false
True of false: good health can affect a patient's sense of meaning
false
Which of the following public and social policy topics do not have any effect on health. a. Economy and employment b. Agriculture and food c. housing and community services d. public health e. None of the above
none of the above
Which of the following statements do not match with the term 'Public Health"? a. a focus on increasing healthy living conditions b. population-based c. treatment of disease d. preparedness e. all of the above
treatment of disease
True or False: According to Atkinson et al. policy analysis is multi-dimensional and complex.
true
