#1
Which dimension of wellness involves developing and maintaining harmonious relationships with others?
Social wellness
ExplanationFocuses on interpersonal connections and community involvement.
#2
What is the primary focus of public health initiatives?
Community health outcomes
ExplanationConcerned with improving health at the population level.
#3
What is the role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in global public health?
To set international health standards and guidelines
ExplanationEstablishing norms and protocols for global health efforts.
#4
Which of the following is an example of a modifiable risk factor for chronic diseases?
Smoking
ExplanationBehavioral choice that contributes to chronic illness.
#5
What is the primary objective of health promotion?
To prevent diseases and enhance well-being
ExplanationActivities aimed at fostering good health and preventing illness.
#6
Which dimension of wellness emphasizes the importance of engaging in activities that stimulate the mind?
Intellectual wellness
ExplanationFocuses on cognitive growth and lifelong learning.
#7
Which of the following is NOT considered a dimension of wellness?
Cultural wellness
ExplanationNot a recognized component of overall wellness.
#8
What is the primary aim of the 'Health Belief Model' used in public health?
To predict and explain health behaviors
ExplanationUnderstanding factors influencing health-related actions.
#9
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'health equity'?
Achieving equal health outcomes for all individuals
ExplanationEnsuring fairness in health opportunities and outcomes.
#10
What is the main goal of 'epidemiology' within public health?
To study the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations
ExplanationAnalyzing patterns of disease occurrence and risk factors.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing social determinants of health?
Genetic predisposition
ExplanationIndividual genetic makeup is not a social determinant.
#12
Which of the following is a key component of the socio-ecological model of health?
Government policies
ExplanationMacro-level influences on health behaviors and outcomes.
#13
In public health, what does 'herd immunity' refer to?
The protection of a group against a particular disease due to vaccination or immunity of a high proportion of the group
ExplanationPopulation-level resistance to disease.
#14
Which of the following is NOT a principle of the 'precautionary principle' in public health?
Promoting technological innovation without restrictions
ExplanationEmphasizes caution in adopting new technologies without assessing risks.