Determinants of Health

What are social determinants of health?

• Social determinants of health include genetic factors and family history

• Social determinants of health include access to recreational activities and entertainment

• Social determinants of health include economic stability, education, social and community context, health care access, and neighborhood environment.

• Social determinants of health explain personal lifestyle choices and habits

How do economic factors influence health outcomes?

• Health outcomes are solely determined by genetic factors.

• Economic factors mostly affect mental health, not physical health.

• By affecting access to resources, healthcare, and overall living conditions.

• Economic factors influence group of people who are rich and poor among community.

What role does the environment play in public health?

• It affects exposure to hazards and access to resources.

• It influences the green areas of where we are living

• Public health is solely determined by genetics.

• The environment has minor impact on public health.

How can genetic predispositions affect an individual's health?

• Genetic predispositions can only affect physical appearance.

• Genetic predispositions have no impact on health.

• Genetic predispositions guarantee the development of diseases.

• Genetic predispositions can increase the risk of certain diseases and influence health outcomes.

Why is access to healthcare services crucial for health?

• It ensures timely treatment, preventive care, and management of health conditions

• Preventive care is not as important as curative efforts for the overall health.

• Healthcare services are primarily for the wealthy.

• Access to healthcare services is only necessary for emergencies.

What are some common health behaviors that impact well-being?

• Staying up late to work on projects

• Skipping meals to lose weight

• Eating junk food regularly

• Regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, stress management, avoiding harmful substances.

How does education level relate to health outcomes?

• Education level positively correlates with health outcomes.

• Lower education levels are associated with better health outcomes.

• Higher education usually leads to unhealthy behavior and worse health outcomes.

• Education level has no impact on health outcomes.

In what ways can poverty affect health status?

• Poverty leads to better nutrition and food choices.

• Poverty reduces stress levels and promotes mental well-being.

• Poverty limits access to healthcare, causing poor nutrition and exposing individuals to unsafe environments.

• Poverty improves access to healthcare services.

What environmental factors can lead to health disparities?

• Socioeconomic status and access to healthcare

• Pollution

• Availability of healthy food, safe housing, and education.

• All of the answers are correct

How do lifestyle choices contribute to chronic diseases?

• Chronic diseases can be completely avoided with medication.

• Lifestyle choices significantly contribute to the development of chronic diseases.

• Lifestyle choices have no impact on health.

• Chronic diseases are mostly caused by genetics.