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:

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms — like pain or fatigue — that causes significant emotional distress and problems functioning.

Type A

Refers to a personality type characterized by high competitiveness, self-imposed stress, and a sense of urgency.

Type B

A personality type characterized by a relaxed, less competitive approach and lower levels of stress.

Health Effects

The alterations in health or disease status resulting from exposure to a particular agent, lifestyle, or environmental condition.