Which of the Following Are Effects of Social Determinants of Health

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are effects of social determinants of health? (Select all that apply.)

• A) A higher rate of infant mortality in a poor neighborhood compared with wealthier ones
• B) Increased incidence of boating injuries in a city located on a large lake
• C) A murder rate five times the national average in an inner-city neighborhood plagued by gang activity
• D) A man with HIV who goes without treatment because he fears the stigma associated with his condition
• E) An outbreak of the flu in an area due to rapid changes in the weather

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Definitions:

Repetitive Behaviors

Actions repeated in a similar manner over time, often observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorders but can occur in typical development as a means of learning or coping.

Communication Problems

Issues or barriers encountered in the process of exchanging information, ideas, or feelings between individuals or groups.

Ritalin

A medication commonly prescribed to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, working by stimulating the central nervous system.

Stimulant

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body, often used to enhance alertness, attention, and energy.