11 HMS Core 1 Revision Quiz

Which organization defined health in 1946 as "a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity"?

• Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• United Nations (UN)

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

According to the text, which of the following is an example of a biomedical determinant?

• Income level

• Risk factors relating to bodily conditions

• Social interactions

• Access to education

Why is health considered dynamic, according to the material?

• Because it is always improving

• Because it is in a constant state of fluctuation

• Because it is only determined by genetics

• Because it never changes

How does epidemiology help us understand health patterns?

• By providing medical treatments

• By comparing and contrasting patterns of health in a population at different points in time and among different subgroups

• By focusing only on individual health

• By ignoring social factors

Which of the following is a broad feature of society that can impact health and wellbeing?

• Social interactions

• Genetic makeup

• Personal hobbies

• Weather patterns

What is the main aim of applying the principles of social justice in health?

• To increase wealth for individuals

• To achieve health equality for all individuals and communities

• To promote only physical health

• To reduce government spending

Which of the following best describes the progression through adolescence?

• A period where individuals experience only physical growth

• A transition from child to adult, involving rapid physical, emotional, intellectual, and social maturation

• A time when individuals stop making judgments

• A stage where communication with parents is always easy

What is a common challenge in communication as young people move through adolescence?

• Communication between parents and young people often becomes a challenge

• Communication with teachers becomes easier

• Communication with peers decreases

• Communication with family members is always positive

Which of the following is NOT a type of family structure mentioned as common for young people in Australia today?

• Single-parent families

• Blended families

• Extended families living together

• Families where both parents work full time

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), which of the following is NOT an area of health data collected about young people?

• Physical activity

• Intimate relationships

• Favorite television shows

• Alcohol use