Health Disparities Quiz

What is the most important predictor of health according to the document?

• Gender

• Marital status

• Socioeconomic status (SES)

• Ethnicity

At what levels of the social scale does the health gradient hold?

• Only at the lower levels

• Only at the middle levels

• Only at the upper levels

• At all levels

Which factors, besides socioeconomic status, affect health according to the document?

• Gender, marital status, race, and ethnicity

• Diet, exercise, and sleep

• Education, occupation, and income

• Environment, genetics, and lifestyle

Which group in the U.S. has poorer health compared to whites?

• Elderly people

• Children

• Racial and ethnic minorities

• People with disabilities

What is a big concern of public health according to the document?

• Health disparities

• Environmental pollution

• Infectious diseases

• Mental health issues

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the effect of SES (Socioeconomic Status)?

• Nutrition

• Sanitation

• Levels of healthy behavior

• Entertainment

How does SES affect health according to the provided information?

• Through access to medical care

• Through access to entertainment

• Through access to education

• Through access to transportation

Which of the following factors is influenced by SES and affects health?

• Conditions of the physical environment

• Levels of education

• Access to technology

• Levels of employment

Which of the following is a consequence of stress according to the learning material?

• Decreased risk of heart disease

• Increased risk of heart disease

• Improved immune function

• Reduced daily hassles

What does the Alameda study relate to in the context of psychological factors?

• Mortality increase after death of a spouse

• Increased risk of common cold

• Social support

• More daily hassles at lower SES