Exam 4: Social Epidemiology and Determinants of Health

A parent brings a toddler to a clinic because of a prolonged period of stomach aches and low tolerance for physical activity. Blood tests indicate the toddler is anemic. Which information from the parent causes serious concern for the nurse?

The World Health Organization (WHO) established the Commission on Social Determinants of Health (CSDH) in early 2000. For which reason was the CSDH established?

The public health nurse is analyzing the incidence of coronary disease in a community, and identifies a common factor of obesity. Which upstream factor is a consideration for the incidences of obesity?

Social epidemiology studies the social determinants of the distributions of health, disease, and wellbeing in a population.

Considering how the built environment has changed to favor the use of automobiles for transportation, how could a health care provider work to improve the physical activity of a community?

Healthy People 2020 includes social determinants of health as a distinct topic comprised of 5 key areas in its 2020 publication. Which is an underlying factor included in the key area of "Neighborhood and Built Environment"?

Increased exercise in the form of walking is more appealing to occupants of homes in suburban areas because the activity is based on social interaction and not on tasks related to needs.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proven in the last five years that lead is a human carcinogen.

Which option is an example of a social determinant?

Choose one physical determinant of health and describe the impact it may have on health.

Discuss how social determinants of health are related to health disparities.

A major deterrent in the prevention of childhood lead exposure is the _______ required to decrease lead in the household.

Acknowledging the role of ________ factors places the responsibility of illness beyond the individual's control.