WorksheetsFQ1/CP5: Determinants of Health: Broad Features of Society
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which option best defines determinants of health?
Specific diseases that affect a population
Broad factors that shape individual and community wellbeing
Only genetic traits passed from parents to children
Short-term lifestyle choices made by teenagers
A peer-led sports club that encourages regular participation is an example of which type of influence and how does it function?
Media influence; it spreads unrealistic body images
Government policy; it restricts unhealthy foods
Social relationships; it acts as a protective factor by promoting physical activity
Culture; it mandates blood transfusions for all members
Which scenario best illustrates how culture can shape health behaviours?
A new tax on cigarettes reduces smoking rates
A social media challenge promotes daily hydration
Muslim women’s modesty norms limit some forms of sport participation
Friends encourage each other to try vaping
Which environmental challenge is more commonly associated with rural and remote areas and contributes to poorer health outcomes?
Overcrowding leading to infectious disease spread
Limited healthcare access
Excess fast food availability
High availability of recreational facilities
Positive urban planning aims to reduce obesity risk and increase physical activity. Which option best aligns with this goal?
Expanding highways to support more cars
Increasing fast food outlets
Building bike paths, parks, and safe recreational facilities
Reducing green spaces to allow denser housing
Which statement best explains how education influences health and is related to socioeconomic characteristics?
Education only improves income and has no effect on health decisions
Higher education improves employment opportunities, income, and health literacy, leading to more informed health choices
Education guarantees that individuals will always act on health knowledge
Education is unrelated to access to health services
Which statement best explains how income influences health outcomes?
Income mainly affects genetics, which determines health regardless of lifestyle.
Higher income can improve access to healthcare, diet, housing, and leisure, while low income can lead to overcrowded housing and stress.
Income has little to no impact on health compared to education.
Low-income families typically experience shorter public healthcare waiting times.
A community reports high unemployment, frequent stress-related complaints, and increased risky behaviours such as alcohol and drug misuse. Based on the material, which explanation best fits this pattern?
Unemployment reduces social connection and routine, which is linked to poor mental health and higher risk behaviours.
Employment status has no relationship with mental health or substance use.
Only job type affects health; unemployment is unrelated.
Unemployment automatically leads to physically dangerous work and injury.
Which statement best describes a key diet trend linked to chronic disease risk in Australia?
Most adults exceed vegetable intake guidelines.
96% of men and 87% of women do not eat enough vegetables.
Sugary drink intake is similar across all communities.
Fruit consumption consistently meets guidelines.
A person with high blood pressure is at increased risk of which outcome due to strain on arteries?
Atherosclerosis only
Stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease
Only kidney disease
Pre-diabetes exclusively
Which of the following lists biomedical factors?
Poor diet, inactivity, and smoking
High blood pressure, abnormal blood lipids, impaired glucose regulation
Obesity, high salt intake, and family history
Cannabis, cocaine, and ecstasy use
Which action is most appropriate for managing abnormal blood lipids?
Avoid all physical activity
Rely only on genetics counseling
Use diet and exercise, and sometimes medication
Increase sugary drink intake
Impaired glucose regulation is best described as:
A guaranteed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
A precursor to type 2 diabetes, often called pre-diabetes
A condition unrelated to lifestyle
A rare disorder affecting fewer than 1 in 100 adults
Which statement best summarizes the prevalence of overweight and obesity?
They affect about one-third of Australian adults.
They affect 67% of Australian adults.
They primarily affect only children in high-SES groups.
They have remained stable among Australian adults for decades.
Which chain of events best illustrates how determinants interact to reinforce disadvantage?
Good education → stable job → higher income → better housing, diet, and healthcare → improved outcomes
Unemployment → stress and stigma → risky behaviours (alcohol, drugs) → poor physical and mental health
High income → poor housing → obesity and chronic illness
Low education → higher income → better diet → improved outcomes
