30 Questions
What are the biological determinants of health classified as?
Proximal (immediate) determinants of health
Which of the following is a non-modifiable biological determinant of health?
Genetically inherited diseases
What is the relationship between age and mortality rates?
The older we get, the higher the mortality rates become
Which of the following is an example of a modifiable biological determinant of health?
Disease with a genetic profile that can be altered through environmental changes
What is the role of economic resources and education in influencing health and well-being?
People with better economic resources and education generally do better over time
What is included in the constitutional factors of biological determinants of health?
Genetic inheritance, which can make us susceptible to various chronic conditions
What is the definition of biological determinants of health?
The biological, physiological, somatic, cellular, molecular, organic, and genetic effects or characteristics of the body that directly and measurably influence health
What is the primary measure used to assess the burden of disease in a population?
Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs)
Which of the following chronic diseases is NOT mentioned as imposing a high genetic burden of disease?
Hypertension
What is the primary factor that contributes to the high prevalence of chronic diseases in a population?
Social determinants of health
What is the impact of racism on an individual's health and wellbeing?
It has a significant impact due to unfair treatment
What is the primary benefit of considering the social determinants of health in patient treatment?
It improves the biomedical approach to health
What is the term used to describe the interaction between biological and social determinants of health?
Interaction of determinants
Which of the following is a genetic difference that is significantly highlighted based on ethnicity?
Genetic predisposition to certain diseases
What is the primary implication of the interaction between biological and social determinants of health?
It has a significant impact on health and wellbeing
What is a direct and measurable influence on health according to the biological determinants of health?
Genetic effects
What is an example of a non-modifiable biological determinant of health?
Genetically inherited diseases
What is the relationship between age and mortality rates?
The older you get, the higher the mortality rate
What is included in the classification of proximal determinants of health?
Biological determinants
What is a factor that influences health and well-being across the lifespan?
Economic resources
What is a characteristic of biological sex as a biological determinant of health?
A spectrum of different hormones and genitalia between people
What is an example of a biological determinant of health that can be altered through environmental factors?
Disease with a genetic profile in an individual
What is the main reason why chronic diseases like asthma, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease impose a high genetic burden of disease?
Their high prevalence in the population
What is the purpose of assessing the burden of disease in a population?
To measure the amount of ill health in a population
How do social determinants of health affect an individual's health and wellbeing?
They have a negative impact on health and wellbeing, especially for minority groups
What is the significance of considering the causes of causes (social determinants of health) in patient treatment?
It improves patient outcomes by considering social factors
What is the relationship between ethnicity and genetic differences in health?
Some genetic differences are highlighted based on ethnicity
What is the impact of racism on health and wellbeing?
It has a negative impact on health and wellbeing, especially for minority groups
What is the term used to describe the measurement of the amount of ill health in a population?
Burden of disease
What is the main benefit of considering the interaction between biological and social determinants of health?
It improves our understanding of the causes of disease
Study Notes
Biological Determinants of Health
- Classified as proximal (immediate) determinants of health
- Factors include: • Constitutional factors: genetic inheritance affecting susceptibility to chronic conditions • Age: increased mortality rates with age • Sex: biological sex with a spectrum of hormones and genitalia
Definition of Biological Determinants
- Include biological, physiological, somatic, cellular, molecular, organic, and genetic effects or characteristics
- Directly and measurably influence health
- Encompass: • Genetic factors • Body structure (bones, muscles, gut) • Body functions (internal and external processes)
Biological Determinants' Influence on Health
- People with better economic resources and education tend to do better over time
- Modifiable and non-modifiable biological determinants: • Non-modifiable: genetically inherited diseases (e.g., access to treatment can be modified) • Modifiable: diseases with a genetic profile altered by environmental factors (e.g., cardiovascular disease)
Interaction of Biological and Social Determinants
- Burden of disease: assessment of ill health in a population (DALYs)
- Chronic diseases (e.g., asthma, diabetes, Alzheimer's) impose the highest genetic burden of disease
- Social determinants (e.g., ethnicity, racism) impact health and wellbeing • Racism affects health and wellbeing due to unfair treatment compared to "white" Australia
Biomedical Approach Improvement
- Considering social determinants of health (causes of causes) improves health outcomes
- Genetic differences highlighted by ethnicity
- Importance of considering the role of social determinants in patient treatment and outcomes
Test your knowledge on the biological factors that influence our health and well-being, including constitutional, age, and sex factors. Learn how these proximal determinants affect our susceptibility to chronic conditions and mortality rates.
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