Employment and Health

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of the relationship between employment and health.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a potential health risk associated with unemployment?

  1. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease

  2. Increased risk of depression

  3. Increased risk of obesity

  4. Increased risk of cancer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unemployment is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, depression, and obesity, but not cancer.

Which of the following is a potential health benefit of employment?

  1. Increased social support

  2. Increased physical activity

  3. Increased sense of purpose

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Employment can provide social support, physical activity, and a sense of purpose, all of which are beneficial for health.

Which of the following is a potential health risk associated with job strain?

  1. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease

  2. Increased risk of depression

  3. Increased risk of obesity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Job strain is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, depression, and obesity.

Which of the following is a potential health benefit of job control?

  1. Increased job satisfaction

  2. Increased psychological well-being

  3. Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Job control is associated with increased job satisfaction, psychological well-being, and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

Which of the following is a potential health risk associated with shift work?

  1. Increased risk of sleep disturbances

  2. Increased risk of gastrointestinal problems

  3. Increased risk of accidents

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shift work is associated with an increased risk of sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal problems, and accidents.

Which of the following is a potential health benefit of flexible work arrangements?

  1. Increased job satisfaction

  2. Increased work-life balance

  3. Reduced stress

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Flexible work arrangements are associated with increased job satisfaction, work-life balance, and reduced stress.

Which of the following is a potential health risk associated with long working hours?

  1. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease

  2. Increased risk of stroke

  3. Increased risk of obesity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Long working hours are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and obesity.

Which of the following is a potential health benefit of paid sick leave?

  1. Reduced risk of presenteeism

  2. Reduced risk of absenteeism

  3. Improved employee morale

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Paid sick leave is associated with reduced risk of presenteeism, absenteeism, and improved employee morale.

Which of the following is a potential health risk associated with job insecurity?

  1. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease

  2. Increased risk of depression

  3. Increased risk of obesity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Job insecurity is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, depression, and obesity.

Which of the following is a potential health benefit of workplace health promotion programs?

  1. Reduced risk of chronic disease

  2. Improved employee morale

  3. Reduced absenteeism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Workplace health promotion programs are associated with reduced risk of chronic disease, improved employee morale, and reduced absenteeism.

Which of the following is a potential health risk associated with exposure to hazardous substances at work?

  1. Increased risk of cancer

  2. Increased risk of respiratory problems

  3. Increased risk of skin problems

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exposure to hazardous substances at work is associated with an increased risk of cancer, respiratory problems, and skin problems.

Which of the following is a potential health benefit of workplace safety programs?

  1. Reduced risk of workplace accidents

  2. Reduced risk of workplace injuries

  3. Improved employee morale

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Workplace safety programs are associated with reduced risk of workplace accidents, workplace injuries, and improved employee morale.

Which of the following is a potential health risk associated with exposure to noise at work?

  1. Increased risk of hearing loss

  2. Increased risk of cardiovascular disease

  3. Increased risk of sleep disturbances

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exposure to noise at work is associated with an increased risk of hearing loss, cardiovascular disease, and sleep disturbances.

Which of the following is a potential health benefit of workplace wellness programs?

  1. Reduced risk of chronic disease

  2. Improved employee morale

  3. Reduced absenteeism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Workplace wellness programs are associated with reduced risk of chronic disease, improved employee morale, and reduced absenteeism.

Which of the following is a potential health risk associated with exposure to extreme temperatures at work?

  1. Increased risk of heat stroke

  2. Increased risk of hypothermia

  3. Increased risk of skin problems

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exposure to extreme temperatures at work is associated with an increased risk of heat stroke, hypothermia, and skin problems.

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