Public Health Review

What are health disparities characterized by?

• Variations in health outcomes

• Variations in healthcare costs

• Variations in health insurance coverage

• Variations in education levels

What does health inequity imply?

• Inequalities that are fair and just

• Inequalities that are unavoidable

• Inequalities that are unfair and unjust

• Inequalities that are temporary

Which of the following is a significant determinant of health disparities?

• Shoe size

• Blood type

• Eye color

• Educational attainment

How can access to healthcare be improved to reduce health disparities?

• Enforcing discrimination in healthcare

• Expanding Medicaid

• Limiting primary care providers

• Reducing healthcare facilities in underserved areas

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What is health literacy defined as?

• The ability to understand and use health information

• The ability to diagnose medical conditions

• The ability to perform surgery

• The ability to conduct medical research

What are social determinants of health?

• Factors like political affiliation, favorite color, and food preferences

• Factors like eye color, hair type, and shoe size

• Factors like education, employment, and neighborhood conditions

• Factors like musical taste, movie preferences, and hobbies

What is a key driver of racial and ethnic disparities in health?

• Historical and contemporary racism

• Genetic factors

• Individual choices

• Access to healthcare

What is the importance of data collection and analysis in addressing health disparities?

• It is unnecessary and does not impact health equity efforts

• It helps monitor progress and identify disparities

• It creates more disparities

• It only benefits certain populations

What does cultural competency training for healthcare providers aim to achieve?

• Improve communication and understanding with diverse patients

• Promote discrimination within healthcare

• Limit access to healthcare services

• Increase healthcare costs

What is the role of community-based organizations in reducing health disparities?

• They hinder healthcare efforts

• They only focus on privileged populations

• They perpetuate health disparities

• They can serve as trusted sources of information and support

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