Quiz 1 Flashcards
Health prevention means that at the____ level, health promoters can target high-risk groups and focus on____ and/ or early detection
Prevention, Prevention
“People who smoke half a pack of cigarettes a day have 5 times the risk of lung cancer as non-smokers. Pack-a day smokers have 10 times the risk as non-smokers. Risk for those who smoke 2 packs a day is 20 times the risk of non-smokers.” This would be an example of:
dose response
If you were conducting a study, which study design would be the most desirable?
A double-blinded, cross-over randomised study
True or false: In epidemiology, association does not always mean causation
True
What kind of evidence is this:
In your dentist’s opinion, you should brush your teeth 2 or 3 times a day
This is clinical evidence.
Which one of the following statements best describes the medical model of health?
Health promoters can target high-risk groups
The physician is responsible for your health.
The individual grows mentally, physically, and spiritually.
The individual becomes educated about the consequences of different lifestyle choices.
The individual becomes aware of the role they can play in their health.
The physician is responsible for your health.
Which one would not be considered a social determinant of health?
-Having a disability
- Having good genes
- Having a stable place to live
-Having a good education
- Being in a supportive relationship
Having good genes
What kind of data does the Framingham study use?
Clinical
Experimental
Personal
Anecdotal
Epidemiological
Epidemiological
Which of the following is covered under British Columbia’s Medical Services Plan?
-Routine eye examinations
-Cosmetic surgery
- Dental services performed in a hospital
-Massage therapy
- Prescription drugs
Dental services performed in a hospital
Which model best describes the Canadian Heath Care system?
Fee-for-service model
Welfare state model
Free enterprise model
Private insurance model
Liberal model
Welfare state model
The overall condition of the body or mind and the presence or absence of illness or injury
Health
Involves optimal health and vitality, encompassing all the dimensions of wellbeing
Wellness
Social determinants of health
Income
Education
Job security
Early childhood development
Food security
Housing
Social exclusion
Social safety net
health services
indigenous status
Gender
ethnicity
disability
What are the 7 dimensions of wellness from the holistic view
Physical
Emotional
Intellectual
Interpersonal
Spiritual
Environmental
Occupational
Top 3 leading causes of death
Heart disease cancer and accidental injuries
