Social Determinants of Health in Canada
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What was one of the main objectives of the conference?

  • To assess the effectiveness of current medical treatments
  • To develop a new healthcare program
  • To create awareness about traditional medicine
  • To consider the state of key social determinants of health across Canada (correct)
  • How many social determinants of health are identified as especially relevant to Canadians?

  • 16 (correct)
  • 12
  • 14
  • 18
  • Which of the following does NOT represent a social location among the social determinants of health?

  • Disability
  • Gender
  • Indigenous ancestry
  • Age (correct)
  • What criterion was NOT used to identify social determinants of health?

    <p>Historical significance in public health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of personal identity is related to social determinants of health?

    <p>Ethnicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the social locations important in Canadian society?

    <p>They are indicators of power and influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which implications were explored during the conference regarding social determinants of health?

    <p>Health impacts on Canadians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a core goal of outlining policy directions related to social determinants of health?

    <p>To strengthen the identified social determinants of health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary determinant of premature years of life lost in Canadians?

    <p>Income levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is income level assessed in relation to premature mortality in Canada?

    <p>Through census tract of residence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease accounts for the highest percentage of premature years of life lost in Canada?

    <p>Cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which socioeconomic factor has been identified as a significant independent predictor of disease susceptibility in the UK?

    <p>Income levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Canadians living in the poorest urban neighborhoods is likely to die from serious diseases compared to other Canadians?

    <p>Greater than 30 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitation is noted regarding the analysis of income and mortality in Canada?

    <p>Potential residential area discrepancies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as playing a major role in health outcomes among Canadians?

    <p>Social determinants of health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the nature of the analyses regarding income and mortality in Canada?

    <p>They are conservative estimates of the relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the year of the most recent data indicating income disparities linked to mortality rates in Canada?

    <p>1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is specifically mentioned as a strong determinant of access to prescription medicines?

    <p>Income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the research findings, how significant are health care issues in explaining differences in health outcomes?

    <p>Relatively small proportion of differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following health behaviors has been studied since the mid-1970s concerning its impact on health?

    <p>Diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a recent focus regarding policy decisions in Canada?

    <p>Addressing social determinants of health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of authors provided insights on health inequalities in Canada?

    <p>Tjepkema, Wilkins, &amp; Long</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been concluded about health behaviors compared to social determinants in terms of their impact on health?

    <p>Social determinants are more important</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some health behaviors that have been studied concerning their impact on health outcomes?

    <p>Tobacco use and excess alcohol consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of premature years of life lost in Canadians can be attributed to income differences?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is highlighted as being related to income differences in mortality among Canadians?

    <p>Heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the relationship between income and health outcomes in Canadians?

    <p>Income is a good predictor of incidence and mortality from various diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the figure of 20 percent for premature years of life lost calculated?

    <p>Using mortality rates in the wealthiest quintile as a baseline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 23 percent mentioned in the context of premature years of life lost?

    <p>It is the percentage of premature years lost attributed to income differences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which demographic factor is shown to have a higher impact on premature years of life lost than injuries or circulatory diseases?

    <p>Income differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus when discussing income-related premature years of life lost?

    <p>Specific diseases related to income differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context provided, what does 'excess' related to income differences mean?

    <p>Deaths above the mortality rate in the wealthiest quintile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily influences health outcomes according to the report?

    <p>Material living circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does income level affect the prevalence of adult-onset diabetes in Canada?

    <p>It is primarily related to income level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors is a relatively poor predictor of heart disease rates among populations?

    <p>Socioeconomic status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as a poor predictor of health outcomes in traditional medical discussions?

    <p>Health-related behaviours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which psychosocial condition is mentioned as affecting health outcomes?

    <p>Chronic stress from material disadvantage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been established as a key factor influencing conditions of advantage and disadvantage throughout life?

    <p>Material living conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The report states that stress can be associated with which of the following?

    <p>Socioeconomic living conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which health-related behavior was mentioned as being adopted or denied in coping with circumstances?

    <p>Alcohol consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of the percentage of the population living in poverty in 2010, how did Canada rank compared to Norway and the US?

    <p>Better than the US but worse than Norway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Canada's ranking for income inequality in 2010 compared to Norway and the US?

    <p>23rd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country had the highest percentage of its population reporting no money for food during the past year in 2011/2012?

    <p>US</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Canada’s GDP per capita ranking among OECD nations suggest about its overall wealth?

    <p>It is relatively high at 11th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the US’s approach to social security compared to Canada?

    <p>It takes a laissez-faire approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Canada’s ranking in terms of no money for food compare to its overall wealth ranking among OECD nations?

    <p>Higher wealth ranking corresponds to lower food insecurity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which socio-economic indicator had the poorest ranking for the US in comparison to Norway and Canada in 2010?

    <p>All indicators were equally poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the rankings provided, which statement is true about Norway's performance in the social determinants of health?

    <p>Norway consistently ranks best in social determinants of health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Social determinants of health are the economic and social conditions that shape the health of individuals, communities, and jurisdictions.
    • Social determinants of health are the primary determinants of whether individuals stay healthy or become ill.
    • They determine the extent to which a person possesses physical, social, and personal resources needed to identify and achieve personal aspirations, and cope with the environment.
    • Key considerations include the quality and distribution of resources available to members of a society.
    • Resources include conditions of childhood, income, education & literacy, food, housing, employment, and working conditions, health & social services.
    • Living and working conditions are more important to health than lifestyle choices.
    • Social determinants of health have been recognized since the mid-1800s.
    • A societal focus on health contrasts with a traditional focus on biomedical and behavioral risk factors.
    • Public policy can be employed to improve social determinants of health.
    • Issues of income, employment, and working conditions are major social determinants of health.
    • Health status is significantly related to income disparities among populations.
    • Income inequalities are a major determinant of premature death.
    • Poverty negatively affects every stage of life.

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    This quiz explores key concepts related to the social determinants of health in Canada, including their implications and the factors affecting Canadians' health outcomes. Test your knowledge on the objectives of relevant conferences, identified social determinants, and their relationships to personal identity and policy directions.

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