3.2. Health Shocks

Try these first

1. 1.

   What constitutes a health shock?

   Hint

   Think of examples like floods or disease outbreaks.

2. 2.

   Define social capital.

   Hint

   Consider how friendships and community ties can assist in crises.

3. 3.

   What best describes health shocks?

   • A. Only natural disasters
   • B. Factors like epidemics
   • C. Constant economic states

   Hint

   Consider unexpected events impacting health.

4. 4.

   True or False: Social capital is unimportant during health crises.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on community strength during emergencies.

5. 5.

   Given a scenario of a community facing a health epidemic, discuss how the lack of social capital can exacerbate vulnerabilities. Provide examples.

   Hint

   Consider the dynamics between community engagement and resource sharing.

6. 6.

   Consider a rural area affected by seasonal economic variances. Analyze how trends influence vulnerability regarding health shocks.

   Hint

   Reflect on how seasonal changes impact income stability.