Question 1

Which of the following best illustrates the difference between 'equality' and 'equity' as depicted in the third image (the baseball game and boxes)?

Accepted Answer

Equality means everyone receives the same resources, while equity means resources are distributed based on individual need.

Question 2

According to the Social Determinants of Health Framework (Box 1.2), which of the following is NOT considered a social determinant of health?

Accepted Answer

Indigenous ancestry

Question 3

The cartoon about 'pulling people out of the river' (second image) is best used to illustrate which concept in public health?

Accepted Answer

The importance of addressing upstream social determinants rather than only treating downstream effects.

Question 4

Based on the 'Health Gradient' image, which statement best describes the relationship between social determinants and individual health behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Social determinants create barriers that make it harder for individuals to achieve good health, even with preventive actions.

Question 5

According to the data on premature years of life lost in Canada (Figure 1.1), which cause is most strongly associated with income-related factors?

Accepted Answer

Income-related causes

Question 6

Which disease category accounts for the highest percentage of income-related premature years of life lost in urban Canada, according to Figure 1.2?

Accepted Answer

Circulatory

Question 7

Based on Table 1.1, which disease shows the greatest relative risk (RR) of death for poor men compared to wealthy men?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the 'materialist framework' for understanding health inequalities?

Accepted Answer

It focuses on how objective living conditions and socioeconomic position shape health across the life course.

Question 9

The concept of 'allostatic load' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The cumulative wear and tear on the body from chronic stress responses.

Question 10

Which of the following is a criticism of the social comparison perspective on health inequalities?

Accepted Answer

It may overemphasize perceptions and underemphasize material disadvantage.

Question 11

According to the neo-materialist perspective, what is the primary way societies can reduce health inequalities?

Accepted Answer

By ensuring equal distribution of resources and strong public investment in services.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a 'latent effect' in the lifecourse perspective?

Accepted Answer

Poor prenatal nutrition leading to lifelong organ vulnerabilities.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the impact of neoliberal policies on social determinants of health?

Accepted Answer

They often weaken social supports and increase material deprivation for disadvantaged groups.

Question 14

Based on Table 1.2, which country ranks best overall for social determinants of health and child well-being among Finland, Canada, and the US?

Accepted Answer

Finland

Question 15

Which of the following is a social location, rather than a social determinant, according to Box 1.2?

Accepted Answer

Gender

Question 16

Which of the following best explains why Canada, despite strong academic outcomes, struggles with child mental health and equity (as shown in the UNICEF report)?

Accepted Answer

Material conditions and stress pathways continue to negatively impact Canadian children.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a 'cumulative effect' in the lifecourse perspective?

Accepted Answer

Years of insecure, low-wage jobs leading to chronic disease.

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the 'control over destiny' pathway in health outcomes?

Accepted Answer

The ability to influence or manage the forces that affect one's life, impacting health outcomes.

Question 19

Which of the following is a recommended best practice when searching for scholarly articles on social determinants of health?

Accepted Answer

Use quotation marks for exact phrases and filter results by year and relevance.

Social Determinants of Health: Mechanisms, Pathways, and Inequalities

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