Urban Geography and Health

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Which of the following is a common health concern associated with living in urban areas?

  1. Increased access to healthcare services

  2. Reduced air pollution

  3. Higher rates of obesity

  4. Lower rates of chronic diseases


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Urban areas often have less access to healthy food options and more opportunities for physical inactivity, leading to higher rates of obesity.

What is the term for the study of the relationship between urban environments and health?

  1. Urban health geography

  2. Urban planning

  3. Public health

  4. Environmental science


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urban health geography is a field of study that examines the relationship between urban environments and health, including the impact of factors such as air pollution, housing conditions, and access to healthcare.

Which of the following is an example of a health-promoting urban design feature?

  1. Wide sidewalks and bike lanes

  2. High-rise buildings

  3. Large parking lots

  4. Narrow streets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wide sidewalks and bike lanes encourage physical activity and reduce air pollution, both of which are beneficial for health.

What is the term for the phenomenon of urban areas having higher rates of certain diseases compared to rural areas?

  1. Urban health disparity

  2. Urban-rural health gap

  3. Urban health gradient

  4. Urban health inequality


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The urban health gradient refers to the observed pattern of higher rates of certain diseases in urban areas compared to rural areas.

Which of the following is a common health concern associated with living in dense urban areas?

  1. Reduced risk of infectious diseases

  2. Lower rates of mental health disorders

  3. Increased exposure to air pollution

  4. Improved access to healthcare services


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dense urban areas often have higher levels of air pollution due to traffic, industry, and other sources, which can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular problems.

What is the term for the process of improving the health of a population by addressing the social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health?

  1. Health promotion

  2. Disease prevention

  3. Public health

  4. Urban planning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Health promotion is the process of improving the health of a population by addressing the social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health.

Which of the following is an example of a health-promoting urban policy?

  1. Increasing the minimum wage

  2. Expanding access to affordable housing

  3. Reducing air pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above policies can contribute to improving the health of urban residents by addressing social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health.

What is the term for the study of the distribution of health and disease in a population?

  1. Epidemiology

  2. Public health

  3. Urban health geography

  4. Environmental science


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution of health and disease in a population, including the factors that influence the occurrence of disease.

Which of the following is an example of a social factor that can influence health in urban areas?

  1. Access to healthcare services

  2. Air pollution

  3. Income inequality

  4. Housing conditions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Income inequality can lead to disparities in health outcomes, as people with lower incomes often have less access to healthcare, healthy food, and safe housing.

What is the term for the phenomenon of urban areas having lower rates of certain diseases compared to rural areas?

  1. Urban health disparity

  2. Urban-rural health gap

  3. Urban health gradient

  4. Urban health inequality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urban health disparity refers to the observed pattern of lower rates of certain diseases in urban areas compared to rural areas.

Which of the following is an example of an environmental factor that can influence health in urban areas?

  1. Access to healthcare services

  2. Air pollution

  3. Income inequality

  4. Housing conditions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Air pollution is a major environmental health hazard in urban areas, as it can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular problems.

What is the term for the process of creating healthy and sustainable urban environments?

  1. Urban health promotion

  2. Healthy urban planning

  3. Sustainable urban development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above terms refer to the process of creating healthy and sustainable urban environments.

Which of the following is an example of a health-promoting urban design feature?

  1. Wide sidewalks and bike lanes

  2. High-rise buildings

  3. Large parking lots

  4. Narrow streets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wide sidewalks and bike lanes encourage physical activity and reduce air pollution, both of which are beneficial for health.

What is the term for the phenomenon of urban areas having higher rates of certain diseases compared to rural areas?

  1. Urban health disparity

  2. Urban-rural health gap

  3. Urban health gradient

  4. Urban health inequality


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The urban health gradient refers to the observed pattern of higher rates of certain diseases in urban areas compared to rural areas.

Which of the following is an example of a social factor that can influence health in urban areas?

  1. Access to healthcare services

  2. Air pollution

  3. Income inequality

  4. Housing conditions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Income inequality can lead to disparities in health outcomes, as people with lower incomes often have less access to healthcare, healthy food, and safe housing.

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