Social Determinants of Health

Description: This quiz assesses your understanding of the social determinants of health, which are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that affect their health.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health?

  1. Income

  2. Education

  3. Genetics

  4. Housing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Genetics is not a social determinant of health because it is not a condition that is influenced by society.

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that is related to income?

  1. Access to healthcare

  2. Quality of housing

  3. Education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are social determinants of health that are related to income. Access to healthcare, quality of housing, and education are all influenced by income.

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that is related to education?

  1. Health literacy

  2. Job opportunities

  3. Social support

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are social determinants of health that are related to education. Health literacy, job opportunities, and social support are all influenced by education.

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that is related to housing?

  1. Air quality

  2. Lead exposure

  3. Pest infestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are social determinants of health that are related to housing. Air quality, lead exposure, and pest infestation are all influenced by housing.

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that is related to social support?

  1. Sense of belonging

  2. Social networks

  3. Emotional support

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are social determinants of health that are related to social support. Sense of belonging, social networks, and emotional support are all influenced by social support.

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that is related to discrimination?

  1. Racism

  2. Sexism

  3. Homophobia

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are social determinants of health that are related to discrimination. Racism, sexism, and homophobia are all forms of discrimination that can have a negative impact on health.

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that is related to stress?

  1. Poverty

  2. Unemployment

  3. Family problems

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are social determinants of health that are related to stress. Poverty, unemployment, and family problems can all be sources of stress that can have a negative impact on health.

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that is related to unhealthy behaviors?

  1. Smoking

  2. Alcohol consumption

  3. Poor diet

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are social determinants of health that are related to unhealthy behaviors. Smoking, alcohol consumption, and poor diet are all unhealthy behaviors that can have a negative impact on health.

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that is related to access to healthcare?

  1. Health insurance

  2. Transportation

  3. Language barriers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are social determinants of health that are related to access to healthcare. Health insurance, transportation, and language barriers can all be barriers to accessing healthcare.

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that is related to the environment?

  1. Air pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are social determinants of health that are related to the environment. Air pollution, water pollution, and climate change can all have a negative impact on health.

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that is related to globalization?

  1. Increased trade

  2. Increased travel

  3. Increased migration

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are social determinants of health that are related to globalization. Increased trade, increased travel, and increased migration can all have a positive or negative impact on health, depending on the specific circumstances.

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that is related to technology?

  1. Increased access to information

  2. Increased access to healthcare

  3. Increased social isolation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are social determinants of health that are related to technology. Increased access to information, increased access to healthcare, and increased social isolation can all have a positive or negative impact on health, depending on the specific circumstances.

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that is related to culture?

  1. Values

  2. Beliefs

  3. Norms

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are social determinants of health that are related to culture. Values, beliefs, and norms can all influence health behaviors and outcomes.

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that is related to politics?

  1. Government policies

  2. Laws and regulations

  3. Taxes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are social determinants of health that are related to politics. Government policies, laws and regulations, and taxes can all have a positive or negative impact on health, depending on the specific circumstances.

Which of the following is a social determinant of health that is related to economics?

  1. Income inequality

  2. Unemployment

  3. Poverty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above options are social determinants of health that are related to economics. Income inequality, unemployment, and poverty can all have a negative impact on health.

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