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What is the relationship between neighbourhood characteristics and health outcomes?
What is the relationship between neighbourhood characteristics and health outcomes?
- Neighbourhood characteristics have no impact on health outcomes
- The degree of segregation has no effect on the health of residents
- More affluent neighbourhoods lead to better health outcomes for all residents (correct)
- Poor neighbourhoods only negatively impact less-affluent residents' health
According to the materialist theory, what do neighbourhood characteristics form?
According to the materialist theory, what do neighbourhood characteristics form?
- Opportunity structure of the place (correct)
- Healthcare services
- Social services
- Security features
How does the level of segregation in a neighbourhood affect the health of its residents?
How does the level of segregation in a neighbourhood affect the health of its residents?
- Segregation has no impact on health outcomes
- Segregation amplifies health benefits for affluent residents
- The greater the mixing of affluent with less affluent, the better the average health of residents (correct)
- Greater segregation leads to better health outcomes
Why do poorer people have fewer opportunities in their communities?
Why do poorer people have fewer opportunities in their communities?
What is the direct relationship outlined between opportunities/limitations of a community and its residents' income/education?
What is the direct relationship outlined between opportunities/limitations of a community and its residents' income/education?
Which statement best describes the impact of poorer neighbourhoods on their residents?
Which statement best describes the impact of poorer neighbourhoods on their residents?
What is a common characteristic of poorly functioning public services in disordered neighbourhoods?
What is a common characteristic of poorly functioning public services in disordered neighbourhoods?
What is one of the consequences of low social solidarity and low social capital in dangerous neighbourhoods?
What is one of the consequences of low social solidarity and low social capital in dangerous neighbourhoods?
How does urban design influence physical activity levels?
How does urban design influence physical activity levels?
Why is inactivity associated with adverse health outcomes according to the text?
Why is inactivity associated with adverse health outcomes according to the text?
Which country has the lowest obesity rate among those mentioned in the text?
Which country has the lowest obesity rate among those mentioned in the text?
What significant role do housing quality and heating/cooling accommodations play in determining health outcomes?
What significant role do housing quality and heating/cooling accommodations play in determining health outcomes?
