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Factors contributing to variations in health status

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

Factors relating to the body that impact health are known as

a)

sociocultural factors

b)

biological factors

c)

physical dimension of health and wellbeing

d)

environmental factors

2.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a biological factor

a)

body weight

b)

birth weight

c)

height

d)

blood pressure

3.

High body weight is a risk factor for many diseases. Identify all of the conditions below that high body weight increases the risk of

a)

cardiovascular disease

b)

mental health problems

c)

arthritis

d)

high blood pressure

4.

hypertension means

a)

low blood pressure

b)

high blood pressure

5.

The pancreas releases which hormone to regulate blood glucose levels

a)

adrenaline

b)

cortisol

c)

dopamine

d)

insulin

6.

Predisposition to disease means

a)

that the individual will develop the condition

b)

that the individual has developed the condition

c)

that the individual has an increased risk of developing the condition

d)

that the individual will never get the condition

7.

Access to healthcare, unemployment, food security and early life experiences are what examples of what

a)

sociocultural factors

b)

biological factors

c)

environmental factors

d)

psychological factors

8.

Sociocultural factors are the social and cultural conditions into which people are born, grow, work, live and age

a)

false

b)

true

9.

Income + Occupation + Education =

a)

income security

b)

secure future

c)

socioeconomic status

10.

Social exclusion refers to

a)

not being in regular contact with others

b)

to the bonds between an individual and their relations, friends and acquaintances and the ability to participate in the community in which they live

c)

the segregation that people experience if they are not adequately participating in the society in which they live

d)

a person's position in society