BSNC 1000 MODULES 1-5 MIDTERM 153 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION RATED A+
2025/2026 NEW!!
What are the four subcomponents of popula on health? - Ans epidemiology; chronic disease
management; illness and injury preven on; health promo on
what is popula on health? - Ans Aims to improve health inequali es by examining and ac ng
upon a broad range of factors and condi ons that determine health
define incidence - Ans The number or rate of new cases of a par cular condi on during a
specific me.
Define prevalence - Ans number of total cases of a disease in a given area during a given
period of me
Define morbidity - Ans propor on of popula on with disease
Define mortality - Ans the incidence of death in a popula on
what is the community perspec ve? - Ans word of mouth; what is accessible; media
what is the healthcare perspec ve? - Ans evidence and science based; ar cles/peer reviewed
journals; experience
Define disease - Ans an abnormal state in which the body is not performing normal func ons
,Define chronic disease - Ans an ongoing condi on or illness
how does social support impact health? - Ans promotes both happiness and health; poor
social rela onships can be an important risk factor for smoking and obesity
how does income and social status impact health? - Ans level of income shapes overall living
condi ons, affects psychological func oning and influences health-related behaviours like
quality of diet --> access to be*er resources
how does educa on and literacy impact health? - Ans can lead to a be*er job, higher income,
greater health literacy and understanding the difference between unhealthy and health
behaviours
how do employment and working condi ons impact health? - Ans no job can lead to higher
rates of stress, mental health issues, and poverty --> lack of resources from low income
how does the social environment impact health? - Ans ( support and resources available in the
community)
- lack of social environment can lead to isola on and poor mental health which can cause bad
health behaviours
what are examples of physical environments that can impact health? - Ans air
quality/pollu on, water, food, housing, natural disasters (hurricanes, droughts, floods),
accessibility to human-built resources (playgrounds, workplaces, public transport)
how does personal health prac ces and coping skills impact health? - Ans can prevent
diseases and enhance health
--> good self-care and coping mechanisms for stress
, how can child development impact health? - Ans lack of exposures and experiences can
prevent future diseases
--> no exposure to second hand smoking, emo onal, social and educa onal needs are met
how does our gene cs and biology impact health? - Ans can predispose us to certain illnesses
--> sickle cell anemia
how does our access to health services impact our health? - Ans accessible to all for health
maintenance, promo on, protec on, disease preven on, and treatment if popula on health is
to be achieved.
how does gender impact health? - Ans indicates that some health problems and health
prac ces are gender specific
--> example, men are more likely than women to die prematurely from heart disease
how does culture impact health? - Ans predispose some groups to certain diseases;
implica ons for access to care.
what is the epidemiological triad? - Ans agent, host, environment
--> example
agent: common cold
host: you
environment: outside
What is the web of causa on? - Ans schema c of how agents work together to cause disease
--> mul ple contributors
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION RATED A+
2025/2026 NEW!!
What are the four subcomponents of popula on health? - Ans epidemiology; chronic disease
management; illness and injury preven on; health promo on
what is popula on health? - Ans Aims to improve health inequali es by examining and ac ng
upon a broad range of factors and condi ons that determine health
define incidence - Ans The number or rate of new cases of a par cular condi on during a
specific me.
Define prevalence - Ans number of total cases of a disease in a given area during a given
period of me
Define morbidity - Ans propor on of popula on with disease
Define mortality - Ans the incidence of death in a popula on
what is the community perspec ve? - Ans word of mouth; what is accessible; media
what is the healthcare perspec ve? - Ans evidence and science based; ar cles/peer reviewed
journals; experience
Define disease - Ans an abnormal state in which the body is not performing normal func ons
,Define chronic disease - Ans an ongoing condi on or illness
how does social support impact health? - Ans promotes both happiness and health; poor
social rela onships can be an important risk factor for smoking and obesity
how does income and social status impact health? - Ans level of income shapes overall living
condi ons, affects psychological func oning and influences health-related behaviours like
quality of diet --> access to be*er resources
how does educa on and literacy impact health? - Ans can lead to a be*er job, higher income,
greater health literacy and understanding the difference between unhealthy and health
behaviours
how do employment and working condi ons impact health? - Ans no job can lead to higher
rates of stress, mental health issues, and poverty --> lack of resources from low income
how does the social environment impact health? - Ans ( support and resources available in the
community)
- lack of social environment can lead to isola on and poor mental health which can cause bad
health behaviours
what are examples of physical environments that can impact health? - Ans air
quality/pollu on, water, food, housing, natural disasters (hurricanes, droughts, floods),
accessibility to human-built resources (playgrounds, workplaces, public transport)
how does personal health prac ces and coping skills impact health? - Ans can prevent
diseases and enhance health
--> good self-care and coping mechanisms for stress
, how can child development impact health? - Ans lack of exposures and experiences can
prevent future diseases
--> no exposure to second hand smoking, emo onal, social and educa onal needs are met
how does our gene cs and biology impact health? - Ans can predispose us to certain illnesses
--> sickle cell anemia
how does our access to health services impact our health? - Ans accessible to all for health
maintenance, promo on, protec on, disease preven on, and treatment if popula on health is
to be achieved.
how does gender impact health? - Ans indicates that some health problems and health
prac ces are gender specific
--> example, men are more likely than women to die prematurely from heart disease
how does culture impact health? - Ans predispose some groups to certain diseases;
implica ons for access to care.
what is the epidemiological triad? - Ans agent, host, environment
--> example
agent: common cold
host: you
environment: outside
What is the web of causa on? - Ans schema c of how agents work together to cause disease
--> mul ple contributors
