#1
Which of the following best defines health equity?
Ensuring everyone receives the same healthcare services
Eliminating health disparities and achieving optimal health for all
Providing specialized healthcare for certain groups
Prioritizing healthcare for the wealthy
#2
What are social determinants of health?
Genetic factors that influence health outcomes
Economic and social conditions that impact health
Medical treatments for specific diseases
Personal lifestyle choices
#3
What role does education play in influencing health outcomes?
Higher education levels are associated with better health outcomes
Education has no impact on health
Lower education levels lead to better health outcomes
Education only affects mental health, not physical health
#4
What is the term used to describe the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age?
Social determinants of health
Health disparities
Healthcare access
Population health
#5
What is meant by the term 'food desert'?
An area with a surplus of food options
A region with a lack of grocery stores and access to fresh, healthy foods
A place where food is rationed
A community that has access to diverse food options
#6
Which factor is not considered a social determinant of health?
Education level
Income
Genetics
Access to healthcare
#7
What is the term for the disparities in health outcomes between different racial or ethnic groups?
Health inequality
Health inequity
Health disparity
Health injustice
#8
What is the main goal of addressing health inequities?
To ensure equal distribution of healthcare resources
To achieve fair opportunities for health for all individuals
To eliminate all health disparities
To provide preferential treatment to disadvantaged groups
#9
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of health inequities?
Increased healthcare costs
Lower life expectancy
Improved community well-being
Reduced economic productivity
#10
Which of the following is a key factor contributing to health disparities among different socioeconomic groups?
Access to healthcare services
Genetic predisposition
Income inequality
Cultural beliefs
#11
Which of the following interventions is an example of addressing social determinants of health?
Developing a new drug for a rare disease
Building more hospitals in urban areas
Implementing a program to improve access to healthy food in low-income neighborhoods
Offering free flu shots to all citizens
#12
Which of the following is an example of an upstream approach to addressing health inequities?
Providing free medical screenings
Offering affordable health insurance plans
Promoting healthy lifestyle choices
Investing in early childhood education programs
#13
Which of the following is an example of institutional racism that contributes to health inequities?
Providing equal healthcare services to all individuals
Discriminatory lending practices that limit access to resources for certain racial groups
Implementing policies to address socioeconomic disparities
Offering affordable housing options to everyone
#14
Which of the following interventions is aimed at addressing the social determinants of health?
Developing a new surgical procedure
Providing free flu vaccines
Building more hospitals
Implementing affordable housing programs