5.3 - Understanding Health Disparities: How Socio-economic Factors, Access to Resources, and Environment Impact Community Health
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Practice Questions
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What is a health disparity?
💡 Hint: Think about differences in health outcomes related to social issues.
Name one socio-economic factor that affects health.
💡 Hint: Remember the conditions related to wealth and education.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the term 'health disparities' refer to?
💡 Hint: Look for differences that are not random.
True or False: Wealthier communities typically have worse health outcomes than poorer ones.
💡 Hint: Think about where people can afford the best healthcare services.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate how socio-economic disparities affect mental health in urban versus rural settings. Discuss potential solutions.
💡 Hint: Think about access and societal pressures.
Design a community health initiative aimed at reducing health disparities based on socio-economic factors. What resources would be essential?
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of community involvement and resources.
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