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What is emphasized in the concept of health according to the WHO?
What is emphasized in the concept of health according to the WHO?
What is considered a fundamental human right related to health?
What is considered a fundamental human right related to health?
Which factor is NOT a determinant of health?
Which factor is NOT a determinant of health?
How does health inequality differ from health inequity?
How does health inequality differ from health inequity?
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What is the primary goal of global health?
What is the primary goal of global health?
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How does international health differ from global health?
How does international health differ from global health?
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What role do stakeholders play in the food system?
What role do stakeholders play in the food system?
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What is a primary aspect of the modern food system?
What is a primary aspect of the modern food system?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a social determinant of health?
Which of the following is NOT considered a social determinant of health?
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What does the term 'health equity' refer to?
What does the term 'health equity' refer to?
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Which of the following best represents health promotion?
Which of the following best represents health promotion?
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How can social factors shape dietary patterns?
How can social factors shape dietary patterns?
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Which factor is emphasized as inappropriate for determining health outcomes according to the content?
Which factor is emphasized as inappropriate for determining health outcomes according to the content?
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What is a primary concern of community health?
What is a primary concern of community health?
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What contributes to health being viewed as a resource?
What contributes to health being viewed as a resource?
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According to the content, how do social determinants of health typically affect individuals?
According to the content, how do social determinants of health typically affect individuals?
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What is the primary characteristic of health inequities?
What is the primary characteristic of health inequities?
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How is the prevalence of Type II diabetes among different income groups described?
How is the prevalence of Type II diabetes among different income groups described?
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Which statement best describes the nature of health inequities?
Which statement best describes the nature of health inequities?
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What is a critical factor in addressing health inequities?
What is a critical factor in addressing health inequities?
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What is the moral judgment associated with health inequities?
What is the moral judgment associated with health inequities?
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Why are health inequities considered systemic?
Why are health inequities considered systemic?
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What does the phrase 'allocation based on need' imply in the context of health resources?
What does the phrase 'allocation based on need' imply in the context of health resources?
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Which factor is NOT typically associated with health inequities?
Which factor is NOT typically associated with health inequities?
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What percentage increase in meat consumption has been observed in developing Asian countries over the last decade?
What percentage increase in meat consumption has been observed in developing Asian countries over the last decade?
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What is the primary destination for the approximately 2.3 billion tonnes of cereals produced?
What is the primary destination for the approximately 2.3 billion tonnes of cereals produced?
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How many million tonnes of cereals are processed for industrial use, used as seed, or wasted?
How many million tonnes of cereals are processed for industrial use, used as seed, or wasted?
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According to the data, what happens to energy expenditure as people's lifestyle becomes more sedentary?
According to the data, what happens to energy expenditure as people's lifestyle becomes more sedentary?
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What are the primary components of a food system?
What are the primary components of a food system?
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What is the trend regarding world hunger as reported in 2017?
What is the trend regarding world hunger as reported in 2017?
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What impact does livestock production have on crop sector output?
What impact does livestock production have on crop sector output?
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How has the role of farmers changed in food production?
How has the role of farmers changed in food production?
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What aspect of modern diets has become richer due to improved economic status?
What aspect of modern diets has become richer due to improved economic status?
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What is the main factor driving the threefold increase in global crop production over the past 50 years?
What is the main factor driving the threefold increase in global crop production over the past 50 years?
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Which element is NOT a part of the food system's infrastructure?
Which element is NOT a part of the food system's infrastructure?
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How many million children under 5 years old were reported as overweight in 2016?
How many million children under 5 years old were reported as overweight in 2016?
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What has been a characteristic of the modern food system regarding food travel?
What has been a characteristic of the modern food system regarding food travel?
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What drives the supply of food in traditional food systems compared to modern systems?
What drives the supply of food in traditional food systems compared to modern systems?
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Which crop type is identified as the most important food source for human consumption?
Which crop type is identified as the most important food source for human consumption?
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What is one major output of the food production process?
What is one major output of the food production process?
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Study Notes
Health Determinants
- The social and economic environment, physical environment, and individual characteristics and behaviors determine individual and community health.
- Blaming individuals for poor health or crediting them for good health is inappropriate.
- Women are more susceptible to breast cancer than men.
Health Inequity
- Also called Health Disparity
- Unjust and avoidable differences in people’s health.
- Often inequity is measured in terms of the inequality of health.
- The issue of health inequity often refers to the differences in health status that are the result of social, economic, and environmental factors.
- Health inequities are unfair and could be reduced by the right mix of government policies.
Features of Health Inequity
- Systemic: A linear pattern throughout society.
- Avoidable: Not the result of biological differences.
- Unfair/Unjust: A moral judgment that refers to health differences that are unfair or stem from injustice.
Socioeconomic Status Impact on Health
- There is a social gradient across many social determinants of health.
- Poorer individuals experience worse health outcomes than those who are better off.
Food System Overview
- A food system includes all processes and infrastructure involved in feeding a population.
- Components involve growing, harvesting, processing, packaging, transporting, marketing, and consumption.
- Land, farm inputs, outputs, transportation, processing, packaging, marketing, consumption, and eating are crucial parts.
Modern Food System
- Operates on economic scale.
- Aims to lower consumer costs and increase food production by maximizing production efficiency.
- The complexity of a food system varies depending on the food itself.
- Food often travels thousands of miles from production to consumption.
Food Production, Supply, and Demand
- In the past, people bought food from local farms or retail stores.
- Food consumption was driven by supply.
- With industrialization, people are farther away from production.
- Food production has shifted from supply driven to consumer driven.
Impact of a Broken Food System on Health
- World hunger is on the rise.
- The estimated number of undernourished people increased from 777 million in 2015 to 815 million in 2016.
- Childhood and adult obesity is rising at an accelerating pace.
- In 2016, 41 million children under 5 years old were overweight.
- This is tied to the food industry focusing on profit rather than health and the health industry not focusing on the impact of food.
Modern Food System and Health Determinants
- The improvement in economic status drives people to consume more energy from meat and dairy products.
- This leads to a modern diet richer in fats, sugar, and salt.
- Sedentary lifestyles lower energy expenditure and contribute to obesity.
- More crops are used to raise livestock.
- More energy is used to process food, leading to a greater impact on the ecosystem and food production.
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This quiz explores the determinants of health, focusing on the social, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to individual and community well-being. It addresses the concept of health inequity, highlighting unjust differences in health status and the systemic nature of these disparities. Understanding these concepts is crucial for addressing health inequities through appropriate policies.
