Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) and Health State Valuation

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What is the definition of a chronic disease?

  • A disease that can be prevented by vaccines.
  • A disease that lasts for 1 month or more.
  • A disease that lasts for 3 months or more. (correct)
  • A disease that can be cured by medication.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chronic diseases?

  • Lasting for an extended period
  • Preventable by vaccines
  • Curable by medication (correct)
  • Disappear on their own

What approach is suggested for aggressive treatment of high blood pressure or high cholesterol?

  • Weight loss
  • Medication (correct)
  • Diet modification
  • Exercise

What is essential for understanding the development and prevention of Type 2 diabetes in youth?

<p>Eating &amp; exercise behavior modification (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which setting is NOT mentioned as an approach for behavioral interventions related to healthy eating and exercise?

<p>Workplace-based (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept considers the 'value' of different health states ranging between '1' (perfect health) and '0' (death)?

<p>Health utility assessment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of health states, who can assign value to different states?

<p>Individuals, society, or algorithms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is considered in the QOL Assessment mentioned in the text?

<p>Alzheimer's (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of QALY take into account?

<p>The quality and quantity of life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who considers mobility, pain/discomfort, self-care, anxiety/depression, and usual activities in the assessment of health states?

<p>Algorithms like EQ-5 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are different health states compared in terms of value according to the text?

<p>By comparing them to perfect health (1) and death (0) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor contributing to the increased likelihood of sedentary behavior among adolescents with mobility limitations?

<p>Low physical fitness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may hinder physical activity for adolescents with mobility limitations at the non-individual level?

<p>Class size too large to adapt to student needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as a contributor to obesity among children with disabilities?

<p>Joint pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between 'Meaning of Life' and 'Quality of Life'?

<p>'Meaning of Life' pertains to what gives life meaning, whereas 'Quality of Life' refers to appraisal and satisfaction with life. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT contribute to the quality of life index mentioned in the text?

<p>Employment rate and gender differences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do overprotective parents impact the physical activity of adolescents with disabilities?

<p>They limit safe exploration in unsafe neighborhoods. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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