Chapter 29: poverty

Question 1

downstream

Answer 1

treating injuries/illness that is already present

Question 2

upstream

Answer 2

preventing injuries/illnesses before they occur

Question 3

circumstances of the social determinants of health are shaped by …

Answer 3

distribution of
- money
- power
- resources

Question 4

neoliberalism

Answer 4

etiology of factors that contribute to poverty and homelessness

Question 5

neoliberal globalization is responsible for…

Answer 5

gap between health and wealth

Question 6

feature of neoliberal thought

Answer 6

individuals freely make choices in their lives; meaning they are also to blame for unhealthy choices

Question 7

individualization of blame

Answer 7

focus of interventions are aimed at individuals instead of upstream barriers that create problems

Question 8

low income cut-off

Answer 8

measure based on income thresholds calculated before and after tax

Question 9

market basket measure

Answer 9

measure of income level required for a family of 2 adults and 2 children

Question 10

unsheltered

Answer 10

living in the streets or places unintended for human habitation

Question 11

emergency sheltered

Answer 11

staying in overnight shelters for those who are homeless or impacted by family violence

Question 12

provisionally accommodated

Answer 12

accommodation that is temporary or lacks security

Question 13

inclusion health

Answer 13

target interventions to populations typically excluded from mainstream society