29 Questions
What percentage of population health outcomes is typically explained by health care?
10-20%
Resilience refers to the capacity to develop positively despite ___________ and experiences.
harmful environments
According to a leading public health advocate, which is more important to your health than your genetic code?
Your neighborhood
What represents the social vulnerability that produces health disparities?
Cumulative negative force of pathways
What is considered the most powerful determinant of population health outcomes?
Social, environmental, and behavioral factors
What term is used to denote a specific kind of health difference between privileged and disadvantaged social groups?
Health disparities
Which group is mentioned to have the highest infant and child mortality in the World Bank study?
The poorest 20% of the population
In the United States, how does the mortality rate of babies born to African-American mothers compare to babies born to white mothers?
African-American babies have twice the mortality rate of white babies
Which social group experiences the lowest infant and child mortality according to the text?
The best-off 20% of the population
What characterizes health disparities according to the text?
Systematic differences affecting disadvantaged groups
What type of social position differentiates the social groups based on their broken bones frequency?
Economic position
What is the 'healthy immigrant' effect mentioned in the text?
Immigrants possess characteristics that enable them to emigrate.
What is suggested as one of the reasons for the health advantage of first-generation immigrants?
Supportive social networks
How does the higher density of Mexican Americans in neighborhoods relate to lower mortality among older Mexican Americans?
It buffers Mexican Americans from negative aspects of U.S. culture.
Which ethical principle underlies the notion of health equity mentioned in the text?
Distributive justice
Why did researchers attribute the difference in mortality rates among older Mexican Americans to the concentration of Mexican Americans in neighborhoods?
As a protective factor against negative cultural influences
What framework did John Rawls provide related to health equity?
Distributive justice
What method was used in the study on occupational stressors and hypertension among urban transit operators?
Observer-based job analysis
Where can the article 'Why Your Zip Code May Be More Important to Your Health Than Your Genetic Code' be found?
Huffington Post
Which population group was the focus of the study on health, life expectancy, and mortality patterns in the United States?
Immigrant populations
In which book can the chapter 'Migrant studies' be found?
Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention
What was examined in the study on neighborhood context and mortality among older Mexican Americans?
Neighborhood conditions
Which document outlines the constitution of the World Health Organization?
International Health Conference adoption
What is one way health professionals have contributed to healthcare policy debates?
Advocating for policies to reduce healthcare disparities
What frustrating situation have many healthcare providers experienced according to the text?
Treating a patient effectively but sending them back to the same triggering circumstances
What is an example of the frustrating situation mentioned in the text related to asthma treatment?
Discharging a patient to substandard housing permeated with allergens after asthma treatment
What common frustration do clinicians face when prescribing regimens to patients?
Patients' life circumstances hinder successful implementation of care plans
What factor hinders some people from following recommended regimens according to the text?
Living in neighborhoods with unsafe outdoor exercise options
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way health professionals contribute to healthcare policy debates in the text?
Becoming policy makers themselves
Explore the positive effects of individual and collective resiliency, particularly among first-generation immigrants who seem to have a health advantage. Learn about the 'healthy immigrant' effect and how traditional diets may contribute to their well-being.
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