Why Is the Social-Ecological Model Used in Public Health

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why is the social-ecological model used in public health?

• A) To assess the relationship between the physical environment air, water, soil) and human health.
• B) To consider the relationship between health and the multiple environmental influences on it, including personal biologic factors and interpersonal and community relationships.
• C) To measure the spread of disease and health behaviors through social mechanisms.
• D) To evaluate the effect of individual behavior on the health of the entire population.

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Definitions:

Pollution Rights

Tradable permits or certificates that allow the holder to emit a specific amount of pollution; used to regulate and limit overall pollution.

Demand Curve

A visual depiction showing the connection between the cost of a product or service and how much of it is wanted over a specific time frame.

Positive Externality

A benefit that affects someone who did not choose to incur that benefit, typically associated with public goods or services, like education or vaccination.

Market Inefficiency

A situation where resources are not allocated optimally, leading to a waste of resources or an inability to reach market equilibrium.