Question 1

Which of the following was not one of the five strategic frameworks for action in the 1986 WHO Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Advocate for and build healthy public policies, because of how these policies shape how resources are dedicated and distributed at a societal level which, in turn, affect the determinants of health. 
B)  Create supportive environments and effective action by enhancing our knowledge base and building stronger alliances. 
C)  Strengthen communities and community-level action as these are the space, identities, interests and concerns that people share in common. 
D)  Develop healthy lifestyles and personal skills. 
A)  Advocate for and build healthy public policies, because of how these policies shape how resources are dedicated and distributed at a societal level which, in turn, affect the determinants of health. 
B)  Create supportive environments and effective action by enhancing our knowledge base and building stronger alliances. 
C)  Strengthen communities and community-level action as these are the space, identities, interests and concerns that people share in common. 
D)  Develop healthy lifestyles and personal skills.

Question 2

According to the Fundamental Causes of Disease framework, which of the following interventions would have a more equitable impact on health status among persons from all socio-economic status groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Community water fluoridation 
B)  Increased availability of fresh foods and produce 
C)  Increased taxes on tobacco and alcohol 
D)  Legalization of marijuana 
A)  Community water fluoridation 
B)  Increased availability of fresh foods and produce 
C)  Increased taxes on tobacco and alcohol 
D)  Legalization of marijuana

Question 3

Describe the social gradient of health and how it relates to the social determinants of health.

Accepted Answer

The social gradient of health refers to

Question 4

Which of the following is listed as a top 10 leading cause of death for men but not for women in 2009 in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Suicides 
B)  Accidents unintentional injuries) 
C)  Diseases of the heart heart disease) 
D)  Cerebrovascular diseases strokes) 
A)  Suicides 
B)  Accidents unintentional injuries) 
C)  Diseases of the heart heart disease) 
D)  Cerebrovascular diseases strokes)

Question 5

After excluding pregnancy and childbirth, overall hospitalization rates among Canadian women are still higher than hospitalization rates among Canadian men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the main explanations for racial differences in health and health status in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biological differences among racial groups 
B)  Variations in cultural and lifestyle behaviours 
C)  Systemic structural inequality of racism 
D)  Lack of access to housing and safe drinking water among Aboriginals living on-reserve 
A)  Biological differences among racial groups 
B)  Variations in cultural and lifestyle behaviours 
C)  Systemic structural inequality of racism 
D)  Lack of access to housing and safe drinking water among Aboriginals living on-reserve

Question 7

Which of the following explanations discussed in the 1980 Black Report entitled Inequalities in Health was found to be the most pertinent to explain the persistent and widening class differences in health in the United Kingdom.

Accepted Answer

A)  Measurement artifact 
B)  Social selection 
C)  Cultural/behavioural differences 
D)  Materialist causes 
E)  Both C and D 
A)  Measurement artifact 
B)  Social selection 
C)  Cultural/behavioural differences 
D)  Materialist causes 
E)  Both C and D

Question 8

The findings of the Manitoba Mincome experiment in the 1970s showed that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Guaranteed income proved to be a disincentive to work for many who received it. 
B)  High school graduation rates dropped among those receiving a guaranteed income as many young women left school due to pregnancy and caring for young children. 
C)  Hospital visits dropped significantly among those receiving a guaranteed income. 
D)  The cost-benefit evaluation of a guaranteed income plan showed that no significant savings for health care. 
A)  Guaranteed income proved to be a disincentive to work for many who received it. 
B)  High school graduation rates dropped among those receiving a guaranteed income as many young women left school due to pregnancy and caring for young children. 
C)  Hospital visits dropped significantly among those receiving a guaranteed income. 
D)  The cost-benefit evaluation of a guaranteed income plan showed that no significant savings for health care.

Which of the following was not one of the five strategic frameworks for action in the 1986 WHO Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion?

According to the Fundamental Causes of Disease framework, which of the following interventions would have a more equitable impact on health status among persons from all socio-economic status groups?

Describe the social gradient of health and how it relates to the social determinants of health.

Which of the following is listed as a top 10 leading cause of death for men but not for women in 2009 in Canada?

After excluding pregnancy and childbirth, overall hospitalization rates among Canadian women are still higher than hospitalization rates among Canadian men.

Which of the following is NOT one of the main explanations for racial differences in health and health status in Canada?

Which of the following explanations discussed in the 1980 Black Report entitled Inequalities in Health was found to be the most pertinent to explain the persistent and widening class differences in health in the United Kingdom.

The findings of the Manitoba Mincome experiment in the 1970s showed that:

Theoretical Tools for a Sociological Analysis of Health and Health Care

Methodological Tools for a Sociological Analysis of Health, Illness and Health Care

The Development of the Canadian Health Care System

Health Professions Health Policy in Canada

Health Institutions and Organizations in Canada

Population Health in Canada

Social Dimensions of Mental Illness

Social Dimensions of Aging, Health and Care

Self Care and Health Care Behaviour

Health and Illness Experiences

The Medicalization and Pharmaceuticalization of Society

Food and Agriculture

Theoretical Tools for a Sociological Analysis of Health and Health Care

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Exam 7: Social Determinants and Inequities in Health

Which of the following was not one of the five strategic frameworks for action in the 1986 WHO Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion?

According to the Fundamental Causes of Disease framework, which of the following interventions would have a more equitable impact on health status among persons from all socio-economic status groups?

Describe the social gradient of health and how it relates to the social determinants of health.

Which of the following is listed as a top 10 leading cause of death for men but not for women in 2009 in Canada?

After excluding pregnancy and childbirth, overall hospitalization rates among Canadian women are still higher than hospitalization rates among Canadian men.

Which of the following is NOT one of the main explanations for racial differences in health and health status in Canada?

Which of the following explanations discussed in the 1980 Black Report entitled Inequalities in Health was found to be the most pertinent to explain the persistent and widening class differences in health in the United Kingdom.

The findings of the Manitoba Mincome experiment in the 1970s showed that:

Theoretical Tools for a Sociological Analysis of Health and Health Care

Methodological Tools for a Sociological Analysis of Health, Illness and Health Care

The Development of the Canadian Health Care System

Health Professions Health Policy in Canada

Health Institutions and Organizations in Canada

Population Health in Canada

Social Dimensions of Mental Illness

Social Dimensions of Aging, Health and Care

Self Care and Health Care Behaviour

Health and Illness Experiences

The Medicalization and Pharmaceuticalization of Society

Food and Agriculture

Theoretical Tools for a Sociological Analysis of Health and Health Care

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