#1
Which of the following is a common health indicator used to assess a population's health?
Body Mass Index (BMI)
ExplanationBMI is commonly used to assess population health by measuring body fat based on weight and height.
#2
What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
ExplanationBMI stands for Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on weight and height.
#3
Which of the following is NOT considered a vital sign?
Body temperature
ExplanationBody temperature is not considered a vital sign.
#4
What is the purpose of the 'Infant Mortality Rate' (IMR) as a health indicator?
To measure the number of deaths among infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births
ExplanationIMR measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births, indicating healthcare quality and social factors.
#5
Which of the following is a measure of a population's mental health status?
Mental Health Index (MHI)
ExplanationMHI measures the mental health status of a population.
#6
Which of the following is not a component of the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)?
Gender
ExplanationGender is not considered a component of the Social Determinants of Health.
#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
ExplanationYPLL measures the total years lost due to premature death, indicating the impact on a population's health.
#8
Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'Food Desert'?
Limited access to affordable and nutritious food
ExplanationA Food Desert is an area with limited access to affordable and nutritious food.
#9
What does 'DALY' stand for in health indicators?
Disability-Adjusted Life Year
ExplanationDALY stands for Disability-Adjusted Life Year, a measure combining years of life lost and years lived with disability.
#10
What is the primary focus of the 'Global Burden of Disease (GBD)' study?
Evaluating the burden of diseases and injuries worldwide
ExplanationGBD study focuses on evaluating the burden of diseases and injuries worldwide.
#11
Which of the following is a measure of a population's overall health status that combines mortality and morbidity into a single number?
Disability-adjusted life year (DALY)
ExplanationDALY combines mortality and morbidity to assess the overall health status of a population.
#12
Which of the following health indicators assesses the burden of disease taking into account both the quantity and quality of life lived?
Quality-Adjusted Life Year (QALY)
ExplanationQALY assesses the burden of disease considering both quantity and quality of life lived.
#13
What is 'Health-Adjusted Life Expectancy (HALE)'?
The number of years lost due to premature death and time lived in states of less than full health
ExplanationHALE measures the number of years lost due to premature death and time spent in states of less than full health.
#14
What does 'Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL)' measure?
The impact of disease and disability on physical functioning and well-being
ExplanationHRQoL measures the impact of disease and disability on physical functioning and well-being.