Factors contributing to variations in health status

Factors relating to the body that impact health are known as

• sociocultural factors

• biological factors

• physical dimension of health and wellbeing

• environmental factors

Which of the following is NOT an example of a biological factor

• body weight

• birth weight

• height

• blood pressure

High body weight is a risk factor for many diseases. Identify all of the conditions below that high body weight increases the risk of

• cardiovascular disease

• mental health problems

• arthritis

• high blood pressure

hypertension means

• low blood pressure

• high blood pressure

The pancreas releases which hormone to regulate blood glucose levels

• adrenaline

• cortisol

• dopamine

• insulin

Predisposition to disease means

• that the individual will develop the condition

• that the individual has developed the condition

• that the individual has an increased risk of developing the condition

• that the individual will never get the condition

Access to healthcare, unemployment, food security and early life experiences are what examples of what

• sociocultural factors

• biological factors

• environmental factors

• psychological factors

Sociocultural factors are the social and cultural conditions into which people are born, grow, work, live and age

• false

• true

Income + Occupation + Education =

• income security

• secure future

• socioeconomic status

Social exclusion refers to

• not being in regular contact with others

• to the bonds between an individual and their relations, friends and acquaintances and the ability to participate in the community in which they live

• the segregation that people experience if they are not adequately participating in the society in which they live

• a person's position in society