WorksheetsUnit 1 Health
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following is considered a social determinant of health?
Genetic predisposition
Access to clean water
Educational level
Physical activity
Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health?
Income level
Employment status
Air quality
Social support networks
How can poor housing conditions affect health?
Reducing stress levels
Increasing exposure to infectious diseases
Decreasing exposure to infectious diseases
Improving immune function
What does the word "determinant" mean in relation to our health?
A determinant refers to a specific disease.
A determinant is a type of medical treatment.
A determinant is a measure of physical fitness.
A health determinant refers to factors that influence health outcomes.
What is a common effect of limited access to healthcare?
Increased life expectancy
Improved mental health
Ignorance of one's own health
Improved nutritional status
Which of the following lifestyle choices can negatively affect life expectancy?
Balanced diet
Regular exercise
Smoking
Adequate sleep
What factor is a key component of environmental health?
Genetic composition
Social relationships
Water quality
Personal hygiene
Which of the following is a benefit of having access to healthcare?
Increased risk of chronic diseases
Higher medical costs
Early detection of health problems
Longer wait times for treatment
What is a common environmental factor that can affect health?
Family history
Employment status
Noise pollution
Personal beliefs
What is the key difference between health and wellness?
Health is a personal choice; wellness is a government policy.
Health is the absence of disease; wellness is the active process of being healthy.
Health is determined by genetics; wellness is only about diet.
Health is a mental state; wellness is physical fitness.
Why is it important to be aware of your heritage?
Heritage has no impact on health decisions.
Being aware of heritage is only important for family planning.
Understanding heritage is irrelevant to personal lifestyle choices.
To be aware of issues that could be passed on to you.
Which option is considered a "health risk"?
Watching TV before bed
Regular exercise
Drinking too much water
Drug use
Which option is considered a "risk behavior"?
Healthy eating
Adequate sleep
Substance abuse
Regular exercise
Define cumulative risk
Cumulative risk is the total risk of harm from multiple exposures to risk factors.
Cumulative risk refers to the risk of a single exposure to a risk factor.
Cumulative risk is the risk associated with a specific event or incident.
Cumulative risk is the average risk calculated over a period of time.
What is an example of a cumulative risk?
The health benefits of regular exercise and a balanced diet.
The risks associated with a single unhealthy meal.
The advantages of quitting smoking for a short period.
The combined health risks of smoking, poor diet, and lack of exercise.
Which of the following describes social health?
The ability to get through our daily activities without feeling fatigue. Exercising, eating healthy, and avoiding harmful substances helps to improve this health behavior.
How we think, feel, and act is all a part of this health behavior. Being healthy in this way helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
When you feel secure, safe, and relaxed we are healthy in this way. Someone who has good health has an open mind, heart, and high self esteem.
The ability to form healthy relationships and knowing how to handle difficult social situations in beneficial to our health.
Which dimension connects most to who you are?
Intellectual Wellness
Occupational Wellness
Physical Wellness
Cultural Wellness
Why is it important to understand what health determinants effect your health?
Which health determinant is IN YOUR CONTROL?
Nutrition
Water quality
Housing
Peer Influence
How can struggling with environmental barriers effect your health?
Greenhouse Gases
Living in a "food desert" with no grocery stores selling fresh produce nearby
Living in an abundance of food with tons of grocery stores selling fresh produce nearby
Living in an area where there is low quality air polution
Explain how environmental factors such as air pollution can affect public health.
Air pollution can lead to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular problems, and other health issues.
Air pollution only affects the environment, not public health
Air pollution has no impact on public health
Air pollution can actually improve public health
What are some examples of community resources that can positively impact health outcomes?
Movie theaters
Fast food restaurants
Shopping malls
Community centers, parks, farmers' markets, and healthcare facilities
What is a potential consequence of living in an area with poor water quality?
Improved immune system
Increased risk of waterborne diseases
Better mental health
Higher educational attainment
Which lifestyle choice can help reduce cumulative health risks?
Excessive alcohol consumption
Ignoring medical check-ups
Eating a balanced diet
Smoking regularly
Define cumulative risk in your own words. Give me 1 example.
