Question 1

Besides higher rates of illness and mortality,what else increases as income decreases?

Accepted Answer

A)  stress 
B)  public education 
C)  physical activity 
D)  prescription drug use 
A)  stress 
B)  public education 
C)  physical activity 
D)  prescription drug use A

Question 2

Compare and contrast the social causes of illness and health.

Accepted Answer

The social causes of illness and health can be compared and contrasted in various ways.

When it comes to illness, social causes can include factors such as poverty, lack of access to healthcare, discrimination, and environmental conditions. Poverty can lead to malnutrition and inadequate living conditions, which can increase the risk of illness. Lack of access to healthcare can result in untreated illnesses and chronic conditions. Discrimination can lead to stress and mental health issues, which can impact physical health. Environmental conditions, such as exposure to pollution or unsafe living conditions, can also contribute to illness.

On the other hand, the social causes of health can include factors such as access to education, employment opportunities, social support networks, and access to healthcare. Access to education can lead to greater health literacy and the ability to make informed decisions about one's health. Employment opportunities can provide financial stability and access to healthcare benefits. Social support networks can provide emotional and practical support during times of illness. Access to healthcare can result in early detection and treatment of illnesses.

In comparing the social causes of illness and health, it is clear that they are often interconnected. Poverty, lack of access to healthcare, and discrimination can contribute to illness, while access to education, employment, and social support can promote health. However, it is important to recognize that addressing the social causes of illness and health requires a comprehensive approach that takes into account the broader social, economic, and environmental factors that impact individuals and communities.

Question 3

Toronto dwellers Elliott and Eileen had a string of terrible luck.First their son had a stroke and then they both contracted severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).Where is it most likely that the couple contracted SARS?

Accepted Answer

A)  travelling on public transit 
B)  at home 
C)  in the hospital visiting their son 
D)  at work 
A)  travelling on public transit 
B)  at home 
C)  in the hospital visiting their son 
D)  at work C

Question 4

What is the typical first response of American Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)to a patient's claim?

Accepted Answer

A)  denial 
B)  negotiation 
C)  full support 
D)  limited support 
A)  denial 
B)  negotiation 
C)  full support 
D)  limited support

Question 5

According to the textbook,in what way does the United States have an excellent health care system?

Accepted Answer

A)  in how it treats people from marginalized groups 
B)  in that its system administration costs are so low 
C)  in that it costs no more than Canada's 
D)  in that anyone who can afford it gets great health care 
A)  in how it treats people from marginalized groups 
B)  in that its system administration costs are so low 
C)  in that it costs no more than Canada's 
D)  in that anyone who can afford it gets great health care

Question 6

Amrita lives in rural India.Which of the following puts her,along with up to one-half of other women around her,at a heightened risk for death?

Accepted Answer

A)  pregnancy 
B)  female genital mutilation/surgery 
C)  kitchen accidents 
D)  depression 
A)  pregnancy 
B)  female genital mutilation/surgery 
C)  kitchen accidents 
D)  depression

Question 7

Donavon,like 1 percent of the Canadian population,has lived long life.What age did he live to?

Accepted Answer

A)  70 years 
B)  80 years 
C)  90 years 
D)  100 years 
A)  70 years 
B)  80 years 
C)  90 years 
D)  100 years

Question 8

In 1974,the American Psychiatric Association (APA)confirmed that homosexuality is a psychiatric disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the textbook,which of the following is most likely to have poor health due to environmental factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jimmy, an Indigenous hunter from Fort Chipewyan, Alberta 
B)  Justin, a clerical worker in Vancouver, British Columbia 
C)  Maxine, a lawyer in Regina, Saskatchewan 
D)  Sharon, an online tutor living in rural Nova Scotia 
A)  Jimmy, an Indigenous hunter from Fort Chipewyan, Alberta 
B)  Justin, a clerical worker in Vancouver, British Columbia 
C)  Maxine, a lawyer in Regina, Saskatchewan 
D)  Sharon, an online tutor living in rural Nova Scotia

Question 10

Using a global perspective,explain how "avoidable" social causes can increase or decrease life expectancy.

Accepted Answer

Avoidable social causes can significantl

Question 11

In Canada in1831,what was the average age that people lived to?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 years of age 
B)  50 years of age 
C)  60 years of age 
D)  70 years of age 
A)  40 years of age 
B)  50 years of age 
C)  60 years of age 
D)  70 years of age

Question 12

There is a tendency for hazardous waste sites and polluting industries to be located close to those "folks who live on the hill," namely the rich and the powerful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Lynette is one of 100 nurses who serve the population of her community of 10 000.Which of the following nations does she most likely live in?

Accepted Answer

A)  India 
B)  Japan 
C)  Canada 
D)  the United States 
A)  India 
B)  Japan 
C)  Canada 
D)  the United States

Question 14

According to the textbook,more than one-sixth of the global population lack access to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  clean drinking water 
B)  sanitation 
C)  medical care 
D)  vaccinations 
A)  clean drinking water 
B)  sanitation 
C)  medical care 
D)  vaccinations

Question 15

At the beginning of the twentieth century,just one mental disorder was recognized by the Canadian government: attention deficit disorder (ADD).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What accounts for unevenly distributed health risks in the human population?

Accepted Answer

Unevenly distributed health risks in the

Question 17

How many people were killed as a result of the Back Plague in Europe in the fourteenth century?

Accepted Answer

A)  one-quarter of Europe's population 
B)  one-third of Europe's population 
C)  one-half of Europe's population 
D)  two-thirds of Europe's population 
A)  one-quarter of Europe's population 
B)  one-third of Europe's population 
C)  one-half of Europe's population 
D)  two-thirds of Europe's population

Question 18

Given what is known about illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder becoming included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Psychiatric Disorders (DSM),which of the following often means the difference between inclusion and exclusion,over and above simple physical or mental symptomology?

Accepted Answer

A)  the success of political lobbying efforts 
B)  the weight of evidence presented by science 
C)  the amount of money contributed to the American Psychiatric Association 
D)  the broad social class base of people who exhibit the symptoms 
A)  the success of political lobbying efforts 
B)  the weight of evidence presented by science 
C)  the amount of money contributed to the American Psychiatric Association 
D)  the broad social class base of people who exhibit the symptoms

Question 19

What makes social isolation a big problem for a significant proportion of the elderly? What are some of the major consequences of social isolation?

Accepted Answer

Social isolation is a big problem for a

Question 20

What system has been even more important than biomedical advances in improving overall population health and ensuring longevity?

Accepted Answer

A)  the health care system 
B)  the public health system 
C)  the medical care system 
D)  the government health and welfare system 
A)  the health care system 
B)  the public health system 
C)  the medical care system 
D)  the government health and welfare system

Exam 19: Health and Medicine

Besides higher rates of illness and mortality,what else increases as income decreases?

Compare and contrast the social causes of illness and health.

Toronto dwellers Elliott and Eileen had a string of terrible luck.First their son had a stroke and then they both contracted severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).Where is it most likely that the couple contracted SARS?

What is the typical first response of American Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)to a patient's claim?

According to the textbook,in what way does the United States have an excellent health care system?

Amrita lives in rural India.Which of the following puts her,along with up to one-half of other women around her,at a heightened risk for death?

Donavon,like 1 percent of the Canadian population,has lived long life.What age did he live to?

In 1974,the American Psychiatric Association (APA)confirmed that homosexuality is a psychiatric disorder.

According to the textbook,which of the following is most likely to have poor health due to environmental factors?

Using a global perspective,explain how "avoidable" social causes can increase or decrease life expectancy.

In Canada in1831,what was the average age that people lived to?

There is a tendency for hazardous waste sites and polluting industries to be located close to those "folks who live on the hill," namely the rich and the powerful.

Lynette is one of 100 nurses who serve the population of her community of 10 000.Which of the following nations does she most likely live in?

According to the textbook,more than one-sixth of the global population lack access to which of the following?

At the beginning of the twentieth century,just one mental disorder was recognized by the Canadian government: attention deficit disorder (ADD).

What accounts for unevenly distributed health risks in the human population?

How many people were killed as a result of the Back Plague in Europe in the fourteenth century?

What makes social isolation a big problem for a significant proportion of the elderly? What are some of the major consequences of social isolation?

What system has been even more important than biomedical advances in improving overall population health and ensuring longevity?

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