Health Indicators Quiz
Test your knowledge on health indicators, SDOH, mortality rates, and more with this epidemiology quiz. Discover key measures of population health!
#1
Which of the following is a common health indicator used to assess a population's health?
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Number of pets owned
Favorite color
Shoe size
#2
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Indicator
Body Measurement Index
Body Mass Index
Body Metrics Inquiry
#3
Which of the following is NOT considered a vital sign?
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate
Body temperature
#4
What is the purpose of the 'Infant Mortality Rate' (IMR) as a health indicator?
To measure the number of births per 1,000 people in a population
To measure the number of deaths among infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births
To measure the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population
To measure the average age at death in a population
#5
Which of the following is a measure of a population's mental health status?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Mental Health Index (MHI)
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Unemployment Rate
#6
Which of the following is not a component of the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)?
Income
Education
Gender
Access to healthcare
#7
What is the definition of 'Years of Potential Life Lost (YPLL)' as a health indicator?
The total number of years lost due to premature death
The average lifespan in a population
The number of years one lives without any significant health issues
The years lived with disability
#8
Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'Food Desert'?
Abundance of grocery stores and fresh food markets
Proximity to urban centers
Limited access to affordable and nutritious food
High density of fast-food restaurants
#9
What does 'DALY' stand for in health indicators?
Disability-Adjusted Life Year
Disease Assessment and Life Years
Death and Living Years
Duration of Active Life Years
#10
What is the primary focus of the 'Global Burden of Disease (GBD)' study?
Assessing the economic health of different countries
Evaluating the burden of diseases and injuries worldwide
Measuring the efficiency of healthcare systems globally
Analyzing the environmental impact of human activities
#11
Which of the following is a measure of a population's overall health status that combines mortality and morbidity into a single number?
Life expectancy
Quality-adjusted life year (QALY)
Disability-adjusted life year (DALY)
Healthy life expectancy (HALE)
#12
Which of the following health indicators assesses the burden of disease taking into account both the quantity and quality of life lived?
Life expectancy
Mortality rate
Quality-Adjusted Life Year (QALY)
Average life span
#13
What is 'Health-Adjusted Life Expectancy (HALE)'?
The average number of years a person can expect to live in good health
The number of years lost due to premature death and time lived in states of less than full health
The measure of healthy life expectancy adjusted for environmental factors
The number of years a person lives without any significant health issues
#14
What does 'Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL)' measure?
The number of years lived with disability
The impact of disease and disability on physical functioning and well-being
The economic value of healthcare interventions
The number of years lost due to premature death
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