Online Quiz 3

Question 1

Theories of natural selection of health suggest that:
Select one:

a.
Social class and occupation is the basis for health inequity

b.
Social mobility is the basis for health inequity

c.
Behaviour is the basis for health inequity

d.
Genetics is the basis for health inequity

Answer 1

b

Question 2

Which of the following is correct?
Select one:

a.
Increasing measures of social capital are positively related to better health status

b.
Economic development is the single most important factor in improving wealth and therefore health in a society

c.
Making societies more egalitarian societies can have a greater impact on health than wealth

d.
Options A and C

Answer 2

d

Question 3

Variations in inequalities in health have been explained using the theories of:
Select one:

a.
Natural and social selection

b.
Behaviour

c.
Construction and reconstruction of policies

d.
A and B

Answer 3

d

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?
Select one:

a.
Aboriginal health statistics show the benefits of them living in an egalitarian society

b.
Imposed welfare is the best way forward to provide Aboriginal people with equity.

c.
A lack of control over their land and culture directly diminished Aboriginal peoples health

d.
Community consultation is the best way forward for Aboriginal peoples self-determination because they do not own Australian land.

Answer 4

a

Question 5

Intermediate determinants of health include:
Select one:

a.
Access to material resources and services, living and working conditions, education and transport

b.
Education, lifestyle and behavioural factors, underlying health conditions

c.
Socio-economic status, national health priorities and policies, cultural factors

d.
Legal factors, institutional policies and guidelines, national priorities

Answer 5

a