Final Exam Unit 4

What are the key determinants of health?

• Genetic predisposition

• Personal wealth

• Cultural traditions

• Social determinants, economic factors, environmental conditions, healthcare access, and individual behaviors.

How does job-related stress impact health outcomes?

• Job-related stress has no effect on physical health.

• Job-related stress leads to better lifestyle choices.

• Job-related stress improves overall health and well-being.

• Job-related stress negatively impacts health by increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, mental health disorders, and unhealthy lifestyle choices.

In what ways can a sedentary lifestyle affect an individual's health?

• Enhanced muscle strength and flexibility

• Lower risk of chronic diseases and better sleep quality

• A sedentary lifestyle can negatively impact health by increasing the risk of obesity, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, weakened muscles and bones, mental health issues, and certain cancers.

• Increased energy levels and improved mood

What role does family history play in health risks?

• Family history has no impact on health risks.

• Genetic predispositions are irrelevant to family history.

• Family history only affects mental health, not physical health.

• Family history plays a significant role in assessing health risks due to genetic predispositions.

How can social determinants of health influence personal health choices?

• Personal health choices are solely determined by individual willpower.

• Access to resources is irrelevant to making healthy lifestyle decisions.

• Social determinants of health have no impact on personal health choices.

• Social determinants of health influence personal health choices by affecting access to resources, knowledge, and opportunities for healthy living.

What strategies can Alexa implement to manage her stress?

• Mindfulness, exercise, balanced diet, sleep, time management.

• Staying up late

• Overeating junk food

• Ignoring problems

Why is it important for healthcare providers to offer comprehensive advice?

• To reduce the workload of healthcare providers.

• To ensure patients are confused about their treatment.

• To limit patient choices and options.

• It is important for healthcare providers to offer comprehensive advice to ensure informed decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

How does weight management relate to heart disease risk?

• Weight management reduces heart disease risk by preventing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

• Weight management has no effect on heart disease risk factors.

• Weight management only affects mental health, not heart disease.

• Weight management increases heart disease risk by causing obesity.

What community resources could support Alexa in her health journey?

• Movie theaters

• Fast food restaurants

• Local health clinics, fitness centers, support groups, nutrition workshops, online forums.

• Online shopping sites

How can lifestyle changes improve overall well-being?

• Lifestyle changes have no impact on physical or mental health.

• Lifestyle changes can significantly enhance overall well-being by promoting physical health, mental clarity, and emotional resilience.

• Making no changes to your lifestyle is the best way to improve well-being.

• Lifestyle changes can lead to increased stress and anxiety.