D568 HLTH 3540
Health Equity & Social Determinants of
Health
FA Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Multiple Choice
Question : Which of the following is NOT considered a social
determinant of health?
a) Housing quality
b) Access to healthcare
c) Genetic predisposition
d) Education level
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, ANS : c) Genetic predisposition
Rationale : Social determinants of health include
environmental, economic, and social factors, while genetic
predisposition is a biological factor.
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2. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question : The principle of __________ involves addressing
systemic disparities to achieve fair and just opportunities for all
individuals to attain their full health potential.
ANS : Health equity
Rationale : Health equity ensures fair treatment, opportunities,
and resources to minimize disparities in health outcomes.
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3. True/False
Question : Structural racism can contribute to health disparities
among racial and ethnic groups.
ANS : True
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, Rationale : Structural racism influences social determinants
such as housing, education, and healthcare access, leading to
inequities in health outcomes.
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4. Multiple Response
Question : Which of the following are examples of upstream
factors influencing health outcomes?
a) Policies promoting affordable housing
b) Access to primary care services
c) Workplace safety regulations
d) Genetic disorders
ANSs : a) Policies promoting affordable housing, c) Workplace
safety regulations
Rationale : Upstream factors address systemic and policy-level
influences on health, while downstream factors (e.g., primary care
access) focus on individual-level interventions.
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, 5. Multiple Choice
Question : The World Health Organization (WHO) defines the
social determinants of health as:
a) The biological and genetic factors determining health outcomes
b) The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and
age
c) The psychological factors impacting individual behaviors
d) The prevalence of chronic diseases in a population
ANS : b) The conditions in which people are born, grow, live,
work, and age
Rationale : WHO emphasizes the social, economic, and
environmental conditions shaping health outcomes.
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6. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question : __________ refers to differences in health outcomes
that are systematic, avoidable, and unjust.
ANS : Health disparities
Rationale : Health disparities result from inequities in social
determinants, including access to care, education, and resources.
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Health Equity & Social Determinants of
Health
FA Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Multiple Choice
Question : Which of the following is NOT considered a social
determinant of health?
a) Housing quality
b) Access to healthcare
c) Genetic predisposition
d) Education level
©2025
, ANS : c) Genetic predisposition
Rationale : Social determinants of health include
environmental, economic, and social factors, while genetic
predisposition is a biological factor.
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2. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question : The principle of __________ involves addressing
systemic disparities to achieve fair and just opportunities for all
individuals to attain their full health potential.
ANS : Health equity
Rationale : Health equity ensures fair treatment, opportunities,
and resources to minimize disparities in health outcomes.
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3. True/False
Question : Structural racism can contribute to health disparities
among racial and ethnic groups.
ANS : True
©2025
, Rationale : Structural racism influences social determinants
such as housing, education, and healthcare access, leading to
inequities in health outcomes.
---
4. Multiple Response
Question : Which of the following are examples of upstream
factors influencing health outcomes?
a) Policies promoting affordable housing
b) Access to primary care services
c) Workplace safety regulations
d) Genetic disorders
ANSs : a) Policies promoting affordable housing, c) Workplace
safety regulations
Rationale : Upstream factors address systemic and policy-level
influences on health, while downstream factors (e.g., primary care
access) focus on individual-level interventions.
---
©2025
, 5. Multiple Choice
Question : The World Health Organization (WHO) defines the
social determinants of health as:
a) The biological and genetic factors determining health outcomes
b) The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and
age
c) The psychological factors impacting individual behaviors
d) The prevalence of chronic diseases in a population
ANS : b) The conditions in which people are born, grow, live,
work, and age
Rationale : WHO emphasizes the social, economic, and
environmental conditions shaping health outcomes.
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6. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question : __________ refers to differences in health outcomes
that are systematic, avoidable, and unjust.
ANS : Health disparities
Rationale : Health disparities result from inequities in social
determinants, including access to care, education, and resources.
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