Social Stratification and Health Care

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the relationship between social stratification and health care.
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Which of the following is NOT a dimension of social stratification?

  1. Class

  2. Race

  3. Gender

  4. Age


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Age is not a dimension of social stratification, as it is not a socially constructed category that is used to rank individuals in society.

Which social class is generally considered to have the best health outcomes?

  1. Upper class

  2. Middle class

  3. Working class

  4. Lower class


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The upper class generally has the best health outcomes due to their access to better healthcare, education, and other resources.

Which of the following is NOT a health disparity?

  1. Higher rates of heart disease among African Americans

  2. Lower rates of cancer among Hispanics

  3. Higher rates of diabetes among Native Americans

  4. Higher rates of obesity among Asians


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lower rates of cancer among Hispanics is not a health disparity, as it is not a negative health outcome that is associated with a particular social group.

Which of the following is a policy that has been proposed to address health disparities?

  1. Universal healthcare

  2. Single-payer healthcare

  3. Medicare for All

  4. Medicaid expansion


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above policies have been proposed to address health disparities by providing more affordable and accessible healthcare to all individuals.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to health disparities?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Poverty

  3. Lack of access to healthcare

  4. Unhealthy behaviors


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unhealthy behaviors are not a factor that contributes to health disparities, as they are not a social or structural issue.

Which of the following is a social determinant of health?

  1. Income

  2. Education

  3. Occupation

  4. Housing


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above are social determinants of health, as they are factors that can influence an individual's health status.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of health disparities?

  1. Higher rates of mortality

  2. Lower life expectancy

  3. Increased healthcare costs

  4. Lower educational attainment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lower educational attainment is not a consequence of health disparities, as it is not a health outcome.

Which of the following is a challenge to addressing health disparities?

  1. Lack of political will

  2. Lack of funding

  3. Lack of research

  4. Lack of public awareness


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above are challenges to addressing health disparities, as they can make it difficult to implement and sustain effective policies and programs.

Which of the following is a promising approach to addressing health disparities?

  1. Community-based interventions

  2. Policy advocacy

  3. Research

  4. Education


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above approaches have been shown to be effective in addressing health disparities by improving access to care, reducing risk factors, and promoting healthy behaviors.

Which of the following is a key component of a comprehensive approach to addressing health disparities?

  1. Addressing the social determinants of health

  2. Providing affordable and accessible healthcare

  3. Promoting healthy behaviors

  4. Empowering communities


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above components are essential for a comprehensive approach to addressing health disparities, as they work together to improve the health of all individuals.

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