Question 1

Which of the following best describes the 'Medical (Traditional, Biomedical)' approach to health?

Accepted Answer

Health is defined as the absence of disease and/or disability, focusing on physiological risk factors.

Question 2

According to the Socio-Environmental approach, which factor is LEAST likely to be considered a leading health problem?

Accepted Answer

Genetic mutation

Question 3

Which equation best represents the relationship between health outcomes and social determinants of health, as discussed in the course?

Accepted Answer

$$Health = f(Social\ Determinants,\ Environment,\ Policy)$$

Question 4

Which of the following is a key critique of relying solely on health care spending to reduce health disparities in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Health care spending alone cannot address root causes such as poverty, housing, and education.

Question 5

Based on the maps of Toronto, which social determinant appears to correlate most strongly with high diabetes rates?

Accepted Answer

High visible minority populations and high poverty rates

Question 6

Which of the following statements about health equity is correct?

Accepted Answer

Health equity is achieved when everyone can attain their full potential for health and well-being.

Question 7

A student submits a paper using someone else's ideas without proper APA citation. According to the course guidelines, this is considered:

Accepted Answer

Plagiarism, regardless of paraphrasing.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a principal strategy of the Structural-Critical approach to health?

Accepted Answer

Health education and social marketing

Question 9

Which scenario best illustrates the concept of 'health inequity'?

Accepted Answer

Unequal access to healthcare and healthy living conditions due to social disadvantage.

Question 10

Which of the following is a modifiable social determinant of health according to the Canadian framework?

Accepted Answer

Income and income distribution

Question 11

A public health campaign focuses on building bicycle paths and banning unhealthy food advertisements. Which health approach does this best represent?

Accepted Answer

Behavioural (Lifestyle)

Question 12

Which of the following best explains why social determinants of health are often ignored in policy?

Accepted Answer

They are difficult to measure and require long-term societal change.

Question 13

According to the course, which formula best represents the additive effect of social vulnerabilities and exposure disparities on health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

$$Health\ Outcome = Biological\ Susceptibility + Social\ Vulnerabilities + Exposure\ Disparities$$

Question 14

Which of the following is a key difference between health inequality and health inequity?

Accepted Answer

Health inequity refers to differences associated with social disadvantages that are modifiable and considered unfair.

Question 15

Which of the following is a recommended APA 7th edition practice for students?

Accepted Answer

Paraphrase ideas and use in-text citations in the format (Author, Year).

Question 16

Which real-world example best illustrates the intersection of social determinants of health?

Accepted Answer

A neighbourhood with high poverty, high visible minority populations, and high diabetes rates.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'Ten Tips for Better Health' from the social determinants perspective?

Accepted Answer

Own a car.

Question 18

Which actor is primarily responsible for promoting health in the Medical (Traditional, Biomedical) approach?

Accepted Answer

Physicians, nurses, and allied health workers

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the focus of the Structural-Critical approach to health?

Accepted Answer

Political and economic organization of society and institutions

Question 20

Which of the following is a plausible consequence of ignoring social determinants of health in public policy?

Accepted Answer

Persistent health disparities despite increased health care spending

Social Determinants of Health: Concepts, Frameworks, and Policy Implications

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