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WorksheetsYear 11 PDHPE – Health for Individuals and Communities Quiz
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 41mins
Which of the following best describes health?
The absence of illness
A complete state of physical, mental, and social wellbeing
Regular participation in exercise
Having no diagnosed conditions
Which dimension of health relates to how people interact with others?
Physical health
Social health
Mental health
Emotional health
A person who is calm under pressure is showing strength in which dimension of health?
Emotional
Social
Physical
Cognitive
Which of the following is an example of physical health?
Good friendships
Low blood pressure
Positive self-esteem
Managing stress effectively
The factor that best explains why health is considered relative is:
It varies from person to person and depends on individual circumstances.
It is always the same for everyone regardless of conditions.
It is determined only by genetics.
It never changes over time.
Which statement best describes subjective health?
Health is determined by medical professionals
Health depends on personal interpretation
Health is measured using statistics
Health is the same for all people
Which of the following groups is most likely to perceive health as the ability to stay independent?
Adolescents
Middle-aged adults
Elderly people
Children
A young athlete who defines health mainly as “fitness and performance” is demonstrating:
A subjective perception
A negative perception
An objective measure
A health determinant
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences perceptions of health?
Media
Peers
Genetics
Which group is most likely to perceive health as freedom from illness?
Teenagers
Elderly
University students
Athletes
Which of the following is a sociocultural determinant of health?
a) Employment
b) Genetic makeup
c) Access to health services
d) Nutritional intake
A person’s decision to smoke due to peer pressure is most influenced by:
Socioeconomic determinants
Sociocultural determinants
Environmental determinants
Biological determinants
Which is an example of an environmental determinant?
Family history
Access to clean water
Education level
Peer influence
Socioeconomic determinants include:
Access to housing and sanitation
Employment, education, and income
Which determinant most directly influences the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes?
Cultural background
Employment
Genetic predisposition
Peer group
Which of the following is a principle of social justice?
Opportunity
Rights
Education
Community
Equity in health means:
Everyone receives the same health resources
Resources are distributed based on need
Everyone has identical health outcomes
Communities decide their own rules
An Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service is an example of:
Access
Equity
Rights
Participation
The social justice principle most relevant to improving rural health services is:
Equity
Participation
Diversity
Sustainability
A program that provides ramps for people with disabilities promotes:
Participation
Rights
Access
Equity
Epidemiology is best defined as:
The study of how people perceive health
The study of the distribution and causes of disease
A medical treatment process
The study of social justice
Which of the following is a limitation of epidemiology?
It provides data on mortality
It ignores the determinants of health
It measures incidence and prevalence
It uses statistical data
Incidence refers to:
The total number of cases
The number of new cases
The death rate
The number of cured cases
Which of the following is NOT a measure of epidemiology?
Mortality
Life expectancy
Literacy rates
Morbidity
Which measure of epidemiology is used to compare causes of death?
Mortality
Morbidity
Incidence
Prevalence
Which of the following describes primary prevention?
a) Treating an illness after diagnosis
b) Educating children about nutrition
c) Rehabilitation after injury
d) Managing chronic disease
Screening for breast cancer is an example of:
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Tertiary prevention
Health promotion
A rehab program for stroke victims is:
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Tertiary prevention
“Slip, Slop, Slap” is an example of:
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Tertiary prevention
Environmental health
Which of the following is a role of health promotion?
Providing identical care to all
Enabling individuals to increase control over their health
Only focusing on treatment of disease
Ignoring the environment
A government anti-smoking campaign on TV is an example of:
Personal skill development
Strengthening community action
Creating supportive environments
Reorienting health services
Which action area of the Ottawa Charter does “Developing Personal Skills” link to?
Health education in schools
Improving workplace safety
Access to rural hospitals
Equity in health
A program where doctors work with schools to improve nutrition is an example of:
Reorienting health services
Creating supportive environments
Which of the following is an example of strengthening community action?
A local youth mental health support group
National vaccination programs
TV advertisements about road safety
Counselling services
Which Ottawa Charter action area is shown by the government banning indoor smoking?
Building healthy public policy
Reorienting health services
Developing personal skills
Strengthening community action
Life expectancy in Australia has generally:
Decreased
Increased
Stayed the same
Fluctuated slightly
Which of the following is NOT a priority population in Australia?
Rural and remote communities
People with disabilities
People with high incomes
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
38. The group in Australia with the lowest life expectancy is:
Indigenous Australians
Recent immigrants
Urban residents
Non-Indigenous Australians
Which group in Australia has the lowest health status?
Urban males
Indigenous Australians
Rural females
University graduates
Which factor most strongly contributes to health inequities for Indigenous Australians?
Cultural and socioeconomic disadvantage
Genetic differences
High fitness levels
Equal access to services
Which of the following best describes community health?
Health care services only for individuals
Collective actions taken to protect and improve health
A type of hospital service
A school-based program
Which determinant is most influenced by government health policy?
Biological
Environmental
Sociocultural
Personal
Which is an example of morbidity?
A person developing asthma
Infant mortality rate
Average life expectancy
Which of the following best describes prevalence?
The death rate
Number of existing cases
Number of new cases
Percentage of healthy people
Which of the following would be considered a protective factor for health?
Low income
Regular physical activity
Smoking
Peer pressure
Which determinant is most influenced by peer groups?
Sociocultural
Socioeconomic
Environmental
Biological
Which of the following best represents holistic health?
Physical health only
Mental health only
All dimensions of health
Medical health only
An individual’s perception of health as “the ability to cope with daily stress” relates most to which dimension?
(a)
Which of the following best describes health inequities?
Health differences that are unavoidable
Health differences that are unfair and preventable
Health outcomes that affect everyone equally
Health variations due to genetics only
A flu vaccination program is an example of:
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Tertiary prevention
Treatment service
Which Ottawa Charter action area is most connected to increasing health literacy in schools?
Developing personal skills
Building healthy public policy
Reorienting health services
Creating supportive environments
What is the current leading cause of death in Australia?
Diabetes
Cardiovascular disease
What has been the general trend in life expectancy in Australia over the last 50 years?
Decreasing
Increasing
Remaining the same
Fluctuating wildly
Which of the following age groups has the highest morbidity from chronic disease in Australia?
0–14 years
15–24 years
25–64 years
65+ years
Which of the following is the leading cause of death for Indigenous Australians?
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes
Cancer
Mental health conditions
Over the past decade, what trend has been observed in smoking rates in Australia?
Increasing
Decreasing
No change
Fluctuating without trend
In terms of DALYs (Disability-Adjusted Life Years) in Australia, which condition contributes most to disease burden?
Cardiovascular disease
Mental health disorders
Cancer
Diabetes
Which of the following best describes the trend in deaths from infectious diseases in Australia over the past 50 years?
Increasing
Decreasing
No change
Highly variable
In Australia, which gender has the higher life expectancy?
Males
Females
They are equal
Depends on the state
What is the trend in Indigenous life expectancy gap compared to non-Indigenous Australians?
Widening
Narrowing
Which of the following is the second leading cause of death in Australia?
Cardiovascular disease
Cancer
Respiratory disease
Accidents
What is the trend in road traffic fatalities in Australia over the last 20 years?
Increasing
Decreasing
No change
Fluctuating
Which risk factor contributes most to preventable disease burden in Australia?
Tobacco use
High income
Access to healthcare
Genetic predisposition
Which of the following is true about diabetes prevalence in Australia?
It is decreasing
It is stable
It is increasing
Only affects people over 65
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding cancer trends in Australia?
What is the primary aim of SDG 3?
Achieve universal access to education
Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages
Reduce inequality within countries
Promote sustainable cities
Which of the following is a target of SDG 3?
Reduce maternal mortality
End epidemics of communicable diseases
Achieve universal health coverage
All of the above
Which health issue is explicitly included in SDG 3 targets?
Malaria
Air pollution
Deforestation
Urban congestion
SDG 4 aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education. A key focus of SDG 4 is:
Promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all
Increasing military spending
Expanding fossil fuel usage
Restricting access to education
Which of the following initiatives aligns with SDG 4?
Building new hospitals
Providing scholarships to disadvantaged children
Expanding public transport
Increasing renewable energy production
SDG 4 also emphasizes:
Promoting lifelong learning opportunities
Reducing maternal mortality
Reducing urban air pollution
Ensuring universal access to housing
The main aim of SDG 10 is:
Reduce inequality within and among countries
Promote economic growth only in developed countries
Improve water and sanitation
Build sustainable cities
Which of the following is an example of a measure to achieve SDG 10?
Implementing progressive taxation
Planting more trees
SDG 10 includes reducing:
Age inequalities
Gender inequalities
Air pollution
Road accidents
SDG 11 aims to:
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable
Reduce global hunger
Promote lifelong learning
Ensure good health for all
Which of the following actions supports SDG 11?
Developing affordable housing
Expanding telecommunication access
Implementing maternal health programs
Providing scholarships for students
Which SDG 11 initiative helps reduce environmental impact in urban areas?
Promoting public transport and reducing car dependency
Increasing access to education
Reducing income inequality
Expanding health services
