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What percentage of premature deaths in the United States is associated with social determinants of health?
What percentage of premature deaths in the United States is associated with social determinants of health?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five key domains identified by Healthy People 2020?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five key domains identified by Healthy People 2020?
Which of the following behavioral changes was found to increase life expectancy?
Which of the following behavioral changes was found to increase life expectancy?
What effect do social and environmental factors have on health?
What effect do social and environmental factors have on health?
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Which factor is associated with the risks of obesity according to the discussed social determinants of health?
Which factor is associated with the risks of obesity according to the discussed social determinants of health?
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Which of the following illustrates social determinants of health impacting health behavior?
Which of the following illustrates social determinants of health impacting health behavior?
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What does the SDH approach adopted by WHO prioritize?
What does the SDH approach adopted by WHO prioritize?
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What is a potential consequence of low literacy in the context of health?
What is a potential consequence of low literacy in the context of health?
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What percentage of global disease burden is attributed to environmental factors, as stated by the WHO?
What percentage of global disease burden is attributed to environmental factors, as stated by the WHO?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a topic of interest among students?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a topic of interest among students?
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What is one of the primary sources of lead exposure mentioned in the content?
What is one of the primary sources of lead exposure mentioned in the content?
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Which of the following topics related to mental health had a co-occurring substance abuse disorder rate of approximately 30%?
Which of the following topics related to mental health had a co-occurring substance abuse disorder rate of approximately 30%?
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What percentage of traffic fatalities involve alcohol-impaired drivers?
What percentage of traffic fatalities involve alcohol-impaired drivers?
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Which of the following substances was reported to have nearly 1.2 million daily users among young adults in 2015?
Which of the following substances was reported to have nearly 1.2 million daily users among young adults in 2015?
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What type of disasters are correlated with environmental health issues mentioned in the content?
What type of disasters are correlated with environmental health issues mentioned in the content?
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What is a common hobby that can result in exposure to lead?
What is a common hobby that can result in exposure to lead?
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What is the largest contributing factor to premature death according to the provided data?
What is the largest contributing factor to premature death according to the provided data?
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Which factor is attributed to the smallest slice of the pie chart representing causes of premature death?
Which factor is attributed to the smallest slice of the pie chart representing causes of premature death?
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What percentage of life expectancy increase occurred from 1960 to 2010?
What percentage of life expectancy increase occurred from 1960 to 2010?
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What are single gene mutations responsible for, based on the content?
What are single gene mutations responsible for, based on the content?
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What societal change occurred with the introduction of ultrasound technology?
What societal change occurred with the introduction of ultrasound technology?
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Which statement best describes the impact of genetics on health outcomes?
Which statement best describes the impact of genetics on health outcomes?
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Which health behavior is more common among gay or lesbian individuals compared to heterosexual individuals?
Which health behavior is more common among gay or lesbian individuals compared to heterosexual individuals?
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In the context of the United States health care spending, how does it compare to the United Kingdom?
In the context of the United States health care spending, how does it compare to the United Kingdom?
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What role do individual behaviors play in determining health outcomes?
What role do individual behaviors play in determining health outcomes?
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Which variable is NOT part of how sex and gender influence health risks?
Which variable is NOT part of how sex and gender influence health risks?
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What is the primary focus of root cause analysis in health communication?
What is the primary focus of root cause analysis in health communication?
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What is a common misconception about the contribution of health care to overall health outcomes?
What is a common misconception about the contribution of health care to overall health outcomes?
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How is race defined by many social scientists?
How is race defined by many social scientists?
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Which approach is most effective at influencing policymakers and higher-level regulations?
Which approach is most effective at influencing policymakers and higher-level regulations?
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Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to a group's ethnic identity?
Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to a group's ethnic identity?
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What does the People and Places Framework (PPF) emphasize in terms of health communication?
What does the People and Places Framework (PPF) emphasize in terms of health communication?
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What is one significant impact that race and ethnicity have on health outcomes?
What is one significant impact that race and ethnicity have on health outcomes?
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What is a key difference between race and ethnicity as described?
What is a key difference between race and ethnicity as described?
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In which area has root cause analysis been notably applied for error reduction?
In which area has root cause analysis been notably applied for error reduction?
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What type of changes does social marketing primarily aim to promote?
What type of changes does social marketing primarily aim to promote?
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What factor has significantly impacted the rate of new HIV diagnoses among MSM in the United States?
What factor has significantly impacted the rate of new HIV diagnoses among MSM in the United States?
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Which of the following statements about people fields of influence is true?
Which of the following statements about people fields of influence is true?
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What is the main objective of health communicators using the ecological model?
What is the main objective of health communicators using the ecological model?
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In the context of health communication, what is a significant benefit of understanding place fields of influence?
In the context of health communication, what is a significant benefit of understanding place fields of influence?
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Study Notes
Major Factors Affecting Health Outcomes
- Individual Behavior: Accounts for 40% of premature deaths, encompassing factors like diet, exercise, substance use, and sexual activity.
- Genetics: Contributes 30% to premature deaths, with 1% of human genes differing between individuals.
- Social & Environmental Factors: Contribute 20% to premature deaths, including factors like air pollution, social determinants of health, and access to resources.
- Health Care: Accounts for 10% of premature deaths, highlighting the importance of healthcare access and affordability.
Socially Defined You
- Biological Factors: Include genetics, sex, and age, shaping health outcomes.
- Social Factors: Impact health through social determinants, cultural influences, and societal reactions to gender identity.
- Cultural Factors: Shape health outcomes through the transmission of cultural practices and beliefs.
Race and Ethnicity
- Race: A socially constructed concept, often tied to physical appearance but not based in biology.
- Ethnicity: Refers to shared cultural traits, ancestry, and traditions, which can influence health outcomes.
Age
- Young Adults (18-25): Face unique health challenges, including mental health disorders, substance use, and motor vehicle accidents.
The Environment
- Environmental Factors: Account for 24% of the global disease burden and 23% of all deaths, encompassing factors like air pollution, water contamination, and climate change.
Points of Intervention
- Ecological Model: Frameworks for understanding health determinants at individual, social, organizational, community, and policy levels.
- Root Cause Analysis: A technique for identifying the underlying causes of problems, particularly effective for preventing disasters like drug overdose and youth suicide.
- The People and Places Framework: A tool for understanding how communication can impact behavior change at different levels within an ecological model.
People Fields of Influence
- Business-to-Business Approaches: Effective for influencing place fields of influence, such as corporate advocacy and policy change.
- Social Marketing and Health Communication: Promote voluntary behavior change through information, motivation, and self-efficacy, primarily targeting people fields of influence.
- Health Communicators: Develop overarching intervention strategies that target specific ecological levels to promote health outcomes.
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Explore the major factors influencing health outcomes, including individual behavior, genetics, social and environmental conditions, and healthcare access. This quiz covers how these elements contribute to premature deaths and the role of race, ethnicity, and culture in shaping health. Test your knowledge on these key health determinants!
