Determinants 101
What does the term “social determinants of health” mean?
The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that affect health.
Smoking is a modifiable factor.
True.
Give one example of an individual-level strategy for improving health.
Eating balanced meals, exercising, avoiding smoking/drugs, or following doctor’s instructions.
Name one financial barrier that can keep people from getting healthcare.
Can’t afford visits, co-pays, deductibles, or insurance.
What is the difference between modifiable and non-modifiable factors?
can be changed (diet, exercise); Non-modifiable = cannot be changed (age, genetics).
Name two personal factors that influence health.
Age, gender, genetics, or personal choices (diet, exercise).
Is age modifiable or non-modifiable?
Non-modifiable.
Name one community-level strategy.
Policy changes (better wages, affordable housing), health fairs, vaccine drives, or wellness programs.
What’s one environmental risk that can harm health?
Air pollution, unsafe water, hazardous waste, unsafe housing.
Define health disparity.
Differences in health outcomes and access to healthcare between groups.
Which determinant includes jobs, steady income, and financial security?
Economic Stability.
Name two non-modifiable factors from the slideshow
Age, gender, genetics, or ethnicity.
What does “patient-centered care” mean in a health system strategy?
Care that focuses on the patient’s individual needs and context.
Lack of transportation to a clinic is what type of barrier?
Logistical barrier.
What is ethnicity?
cultural background & genetic traits
Access to safe parks, clean air, and housing belong to which determinant?
Neighborhood and Built Environment.
Give an example of an environmental health risk inside a home.
Old housing, mold, toxins
A local health fair offering free screenings is what type of strategy?
Community-level strategy.
Which populations are often most affected by limited healthcare access?
Rural, disadvantaged, and minority communities.
What is a food desert?
Only fast food restaurants located in a community
Which determinant involves relationships, social trust, and support networks?
Social and Community Context.
Which category do preventive care choices (checkups, vaccines) belong to?
Modifiable.
Which level (individual, community, health system) focuses on health equity initiatives and cultural competence training?
Health system-level.
List two examples of workplace-related environmental health risks.
Unsafe conditions, toxin exposure, or accidents.
How many minutes of vigorous exercise are needed per week? Moderate exercise?
75
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