What Is a Determinant of Health

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is a determinant of health?

• A) The range of conditions that determine the health status of an individual
• B) The range of personal, social, economic and environmental factors which determine the health status of individuals or populations
• C) The personal factors that determine the health status of an individual
• D) The personal factors that determine the health status of a community

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Definitions:

Walter Lippmann

An influential American writer, reporter, and political commentator known for his books on public affairs and the role of media in democracy.

Stereotypes

Stereotypes are oversimplified and widely held beliefs about the characteristics of a particular group of people, often leading to misconceptions or bias.

Manufacture of Consent

A concept suggesting that the media and powerful elite shape public opinion and consent through the manipulation of news, information, and cultural products.

Limited Effects

A theory suggesting that media has a minimal or limited influence on individuals, as their real-world social interactions and personal factors play a more significant role in shaping attitudes and behaviors.