Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
What are non-medical factors that influence health outcomes called?
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Wildfire smoke can irritate which part of your body the most when you breathe it in?
Lungs
What is the best way to prevent dehydration on a hot day?
Drink water regularly (don’t wait until thirsty)
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
Which SDOH category includes things like health insurance and access to doctors?
Healthcare Access & Quality
What are two common minor symptoms of wildfire smoke exposure?
Examples: stinging eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, fatigue, sinus headaches
What is the priority treatment for heat stroke?
Rapid cooling (cold water immersion or evaporative cooling)
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
A neighborhood has poor air quality and no green space. What SDOH category is this?
Neighborhood & Built Environment
What tiny particles in wildfire smoke can enter the bloodstream?
PM2.5
What are two signs of dehydration?
Examples: dark urine, tachycardia (fast heartbeat), hypotension (low blood pressure), dry mucous membranes
What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere?
Carbon dioxide
During a wildfire, some people can stay indoors with air conditioning and filters, while others cannot. What SDOH does this best represent?
Economic Stability (or Housing / Neighborhood factors also acceptable)
This common lung condition, which causes wheezing and shortness of breath, can be triggered by smoke or allergies.
Asthma
What is one warning sign that someone might be dangerously overheating?
Dizziness, confusion, fatigue, or headache
What animal has the highest blood pressure?
Giraffe
Give one example of how income (economic stability) can affect a person’s health.
Examples:
To protect your lungs during a smoke event, you should wear this specific type of high-quality mask
N95
A core temperature of this many degrees (F) is considered the threshold for a life-threatening heat stroke
104
How many bones are in the human body?
206