Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a modifiable determinant of health?

Accepted Answer

A person chooses to quit smoking after learning about its risks.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a nonmodifiable determinant of health?

Accepted Answer

A person’s family history of heart disease.

Question 3

A 55-year-old man has a family history of hypertension, lives in a low-income neighborhood, and smokes cigarettes. Which of the following is a social determinant of health in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Living in a low-income neighborhood.

Question 4

Which of the following policies is most likely to directly improve public health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Banning smoking in public places.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an example of a modifiable determinant of health?

Accepted Answer

A person’s age increases each year.

Question 6

Which of the following best illustrates the impact of social determinants of health?

Accepted Answer

A child living in a neighborhood with poor air quality develops asthma.

Question 7

A government introduces a law requiring all children to be vaccinated before entering school. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A policy that affects public health.

Question 8

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the interaction between modifiable and nonmodifiable determinants of health?

Accepted Answer

A woman with a family history of breast cancer chooses to have regular mammograms and maintain a healthy diet.

Question 9

Which of the following is a key reason why social determinants of health are considered important?

Accepted Answer

They can have a greater impact on health outcomes than individual behavior or genetics.

Question 10

A city implements a new policy to build more parks and walking trails. Which determinant of health is most directly affected?

Accepted Answer

Built environment.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a health service that can improve population health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Access to regular doctor check-ups and vaccinations.

Question 12

If a person reduces their risk of cardiovascular disease by increasing physical activity and eating more vegetables, which type of determinants are they modifying?

Accepted Answer

Modifiable determinants.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the relationship between health services and health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Access to quality health services improves health and prolongs life.

Question 14

A student is unable to afford healthy food due to low family income. This is an example of which social determinant of health?

Accepted Answer

Economic stability.

Question 15

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between risk factors and the probability of developing a chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

$$P(	ext{disease}) = 1 - e$$^{-\sum_{i=1}$$^n r_i}$$

Question 16

A 70-year-old woman with a history of diabetes and hypertension does not exercise and eats a poor diet. According to the study materials, how many modifiable and nonmodifiable determinants of health are present?

Accepted Answer

Modifiable: 3, Nonmodifiable: 2

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health?

Accepted Answer

Genetic predisposition to cancer.

Question 18

A policy requiring seatbelt use is an example of which type of determinant of health?

Accepted Answer

Policymaking.

Question 19

Which of the following best explains why vaccination programs are important for public health?

Accepted Answer

They reduce the spread of infectious diseases in the population.

Question 20

A person’s race/ethnicity is considered which type of determinant of health?

Accepted Answer

Nonmodifiable determinant.

Determinants of Health: Modifiable, Nonmodifiable, Social, and Policy Factors

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