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Analyzing the Influence of Gender and Sexual Orientation on Global Health

Description: This quiz will assess your understanding of the influence of gender and sexual orientation on global health.
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to health disparities based on gender?

  1. Access to healthcare

  2. Cultural norms and expectations

  3. Socioeconomic status

  4. Biological differences


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While biological differences can contribute to health disparities, they are not the primary factor. Access to healthcare, cultural norms and expectations, and socioeconomic status are all more significant factors.

Which population is more likely to experience health disparities due to discrimination and stigma?

  1. Men

  2. Women

  3. LGBTQ+ individuals

  4. Children


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

LGBTQ+ individuals often face discrimination and stigma, which can lead to health disparities. Men, women, and children can also experience health disparities, but LGBTQ+ individuals are at a higher risk.

Which of the following is a health risk that is more common among men than women?

  1. Heart disease

  2. Stroke

  3. Cancer

  4. Depression


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men worldwide. Stroke, cancer, and depression are also more common among men than women.

Which of the following is a health risk that is more common among women than men?

  1. Breast cancer

  2. Ovarian cancer

  3. Uterine cancer

  4. Cervical cancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. Ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, and cervical cancer are also more common among women than men.

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to health disparities based on sexual orientation?

  1. Access to healthcare

  2. Cultural norms and expectations

  3. Socioeconomic status

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors can contribute to health disparities based on sexual orientation. LGBTQ+ individuals often face discrimination and stigma, which can lead to limited access to healthcare, lower socioeconomic status, and negative cultural norms and expectations.

Which of the following is a health risk that is more common among LGBTQ+ individuals than heterosexual individuals?

  1. Mental health problems

  2. Substance abuse

  3. HIV/AIDS

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

LGBTQ+ individuals are at a higher risk for mental health problems, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS than heterosexual individuals. This is due to a number of factors, including discrimination, stigma, and lack of access to healthcare.

What is the term for the social and cultural factors that influence health and illness?

  1. Social determinants of health

  2. Health disparities

  3. Cultural norms

  4. Health equity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social determinants of health are the social and cultural factors that influence health and illness. These factors include things like access to healthcare, education, housing, and employment.

What is the goal of health equity?

  1. To eliminate health disparities

  2. To improve the health of all people

  3. To reduce the cost of healthcare

  4. To increase access to healthcare


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of health equity is to eliminate health disparities and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full health potential.

What is the term for the process of addressing the social and cultural factors that influence health and illness?

  1. Health promotion

  2. Disease prevention

  3. Health equity

  4. Social determinants of health


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Health promotion is the process of addressing the social and cultural factors that influence health and illness. This can include things like providing access to healthcare, education, housing, and employment.

What is the term for the unfair and avoidable differences in health status between different groups of people?

  1. Health disparities

  2. Social determinants of health

  3. Health equity

  4. Cultural norms


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Health disparities are the unfair and avoidable differences in health status between different groups of people. These disparities can be based on factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

Which of the following is an example of a health disparity?

  1. Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than white women.

  2. Men are more likely to die from heart disease than women.

  3. LGBTQ+ individuals are more likely to experience mental health problems than heterosexual individuals.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of health disparities. Health disparities can be based on factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

What is the term for the process of reducing health disparities?

  1. Health equity

  2. Social determinants of health

  3. Health promotion

  4. Disease prevention


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Health equity is the process of reducing health disparities and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full health potential.

Which of the following is an example of a policy that can be used to promote health equity?

  1. Expanding access to healthcare

  2. Improving education and housing

  3. Reducing poverty and discrimination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of policies that can be used to promote health equity. These policies can help to address the social and cultural factors that influence health and illness.

What is the term for the movement that seeks to achieve health equity for all people?

  1. The health equity movement

  2. The social justice movement

  3. The civil rights movement

  4. The women's rights movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The health equity movement is the movement that seeks to achieve health equity for all people. This movement includes a wide range of organizations and individuals who are working to address the social and cultural factors that influence health and illness.

What is the ultimate goal of the health equity movement?

  1. To eliminate health disparities

  2. To improve the health of all people

  3. To reduce the cost of healthcare

  4. To increase access to healthcare


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ultimate goal of the health equity movement is to eliminate health disparities and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full health potential.

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