Food Access
In 2020, how many households were food insecure at some time during the year? 12 mil, 13.8 mil, 15.3 mil, 20 mil
A: 13.8 million
What are 2 examples of social determinants of health that put people more at risk of violence?
A: Systemic racism, bias, and discrimination, economic instability, concentrated poverty, and limited housing, education, and healthcare access drive health inequities
What are three different factors/agents of air pollution?
A: physical, chemical, or biological agents
List 3 categories/areas Healthy People 2030 focuses on injury prevention.
A. Unintentional injuries, drug and alcohol use, mental health, older adults, transportation, violence, and work
What three groups does the housing commission provide assistance and affordable housing to?
A: Senior citizens, lower-income families, the disabled
What are three health outcomes impacted by food insecurity?
A: diabetes, obesity, heart disease, mental health disorders and other chronic diseases
These mental conditions can be caused by violence. Name three.
A: PTSD, depression, anxiety
What are 3 examples of unsafe hazards in homes?
A: lead poisoning, mold, water pollution
For older adults, what are injury prevention strategies mostly related to? (what is 1 concern in this older population?)
A. Fall risk or poor adherence and understanding of medication
Affordable housing is considered to be housing for an individual or family that costs less than % of the annual household income.
30%
What are two examples of solutions to fight food insecurity?
A: (list any two) food services and nutritional guidelines in policies, helping food pantries provide healthier food, addressing transportation gaps, farm-to-institution planning, assisting small businesses, link distrubutors to organizations that serve low-income communities
What are potential solutions for community violence?
A: Group violence interventions, street outreach, Hospital-based violence interruption programs (HVIPs), community-driven crime prevention through environmental design
These are examples of pollutants that could be in the air. Name 2-3
A: Pollen, carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide
List 2 solutions or strategies nurses can take regarding injury prevention.
A. Occupational surveillance, mental health screenings/awareness, fall risk assessment, education (seat belt, car seat, firearms)
List two reasons why housing is unaffordable:
A: low incomes compared to housing costs, can’t afford amenities, raise in production costs, lack of government funding