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Which of the following best describes the concept of the 'built environment'?
Which of the following best describes the concept of the 'built environment'?
- Natural landscapes untouched by human development.
- Areas designated for wildlife conservation and environmental preservation.
- Geographical locations with specific climate conditions.
- Man-made surroundings designed to support human activity. (correct)
How does housing stability most directly influence health outcomes?
How does housing stability most directly influence health outcomes?
- By reducing environmental hazards through improved building conditions.
- By increasing the likelihood of community involvement.
- By decreasing access to various social services.
- By providing a sense of security and predictability, reducing stress. (correct)
Why is 'Health in All Policies' important for land use and urban design?
Why is 'Health in All Policies' important for land use and urban design?
- It prioritizes economic growth over public health.
- It focuses exclusively on healthcare facility locations.
- It ensures health considerations are included across all sectors. (correct)
- It isolates health policy from other urban planning aspects.
How do public services contribute to 'bonding and bridging capital' in a community?
How do public services contribute to 'bonding and bridging capital' in a community?
Which aspect of the economic environment is most closely linked to reduced crime rates?
Which aspect of the economic environment is most closely linked to reduced crime rates?
What is the primary goal of a 'Healthy City' in the context of public health?
What is the primary goal of a 'Healthy City' in the context of public health?
In urban planning, what does the concept of 'woonerf' (living street) prioritize?
In urban planning, what does the concept of 'woonerf' (living street) prioritize?
Which of the following is the most encompassing definition of 'injury risk' in public health terms?
Which of the following is the most encompassing definition of 'injury risk' in public health terms?
How might concentrated poverty in a neighborhood most directly increase the risk of death for its residents?
How might concentrated poverty in a neighborhood most directly increase the risk of death for its residents?
What role do social networks play in benefiting communities, according to the principles of social environment?
What role do social networks play in benefiting communities, according to the principles of social environment?
Considering the four environments (economic, social, physical, and service), which intervention would most comprehensively address health disparities?
Considering the four environments (economic, social, physical, and service), which intervention would most comprehensively address health disparities?
Why are low-income neighborhoods considered more vulnerable to cuts in public spending?
Why are low-income neighborhoods considered more vulnerable to cuts in public spending?
What is the main objective of 'injury prevention' strategies?
What is the main objective of 'injury prevention' strategies?
What defines 'bridging capital' when considering the social environment of a community?
What defines 'bridging capital' when considering the social environment of a community?
How could urban design best promote health by addressing the physical environment?
How could urban design best promote health by addressing the physical environment?
What is a potential consequence of uneven distribution of risk factors, that disproportionally impacts specific communities?
What is a potential consequence of uneven distribution of risk factors, that disproportionally impacts specific communities?
Which action would effectively enhance the social environment to promote community health?
Which action would effectively enhance the social environment to promote community health?
Which strategy would likely be MOST effective in improving health outcomes related to housing?
Which strategy would likely be MOST effective in improving health outcomes related to housing?
What is the primary goal of maximizing disease prevention using a 'whole system' approach?
What is the primary goal of maximizing disease prevention using a 'whole system' approach?
In the context of the built environment's impact on health, what does 'quality housing' primarily address?
In the context of the built environment's impact on health, what does 'quality housing' primarily address?
Flashcards
Built Environment
Built Environment
Man-made surroundings that provide the setting for human activity.
Built environment scale
Built environment scale
A range of surroundings from personal shelters/buildings to neighborhoods and cities.
Economic Environment
Economic Environment
An economic environment includes job opportunities, diverse businesses, and collective wealth.
Benefits of Vibrant Economies
Benefits of Vibrant Economies
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Social environment
Social environment
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Benefits of Social Networks
Benefits of Social Networks
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Bonding Capital
Bonding Capital
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Bridging Capital
Bridging Capital
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Physical environment
Physical environment
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Service Environment
Service Environment
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Injury Prevention
Injury Prevention
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Healthy Settings Approach
Healthy Settings Approach
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Healthy City Aim
Healthy City Aim
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Healthy City Function
Healthy City Function
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Housing & Health
Housing & Health
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Built environment & health
Built environment & health
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Built environment & health
Built environment & health
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Injury risk
Injury risk
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Study Notes
Built Environment
- Man-made surroundings provide the setting for human activity
- A spatial and cultural product of human labor
- Ranges from personal shelters and buildings, to neighborhoods and cities
Toronto Segregation
- Poverty rates are higher in the northwest and northeast of Toronto
- Toronto is segregated by income and race
- Rates of diabetes are higher in northwest and northeast of the city
Housing and Health
- Housing affects health through four pathways: stability, quality and safety, affordability, and neighborhood, all leading to health outcomes
Built Environment & Health Factors
- Social factors
- Physical factors
- Economic factors
- Service factors
Economic Environment
- Includes job opportunities, diverse businesses, and collective wealth
- A vibrant economic environment provides job security and reduces crime
- Type of business is important for economic environment
- There is a higher risk of death when living in a neighbourhood of concentrated poverty
Social Environment
- Encompasses family, co-workers, friends, and cultural characteristics
- Social networks can help communities achieve common goals, exchange information, and maintain social controls
- Bonding capital deepens social relationships within a community
- Bridging capital strengthens links between one group and the larger neighborhood
Physical Environment
- Includes water and air quality, sidewalks, transit, parks, and quality housing
- Land use and urban design influence health
- Ensure a balanced design which includes health in all policy
Service Environment
- Encompasses health services, schools, police and fire protection, sanitation services, recreational opportunities and churches
- Public services foster bonding and bridging capital
- Low-income neighborhoods are more vulnerable to public spending cuts
Injury Risk & Prevention
- Injury risk includes all ways people can be physically hurt, impaired, or killed, involving unintentional or intentional damage to the body
- Toxins, poor street maintenance, and inaccessible public transit and parks can cause risk
- Injury prevention reduces the frequency, severity, and impact of preventable injury
Healthy Settings Approach
- The goal is to maximize disease prevention using a "whole system" approach
Healthy City Aims
- Create a health-supportive environment
- Achieve a good quality of life
- Provide basic sanitation and hygiene needs
- Supply access to health care
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