PoPulation HealtH Quizzes (1-3) Questions and CorreCt
answers (VeriFied) | latest uPdate 2026/2027 | graded a+ |
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What approaches are included in population health? - ANSWER-Use of the health care
delivery system focused on individuals
Use of governmental public health approaches focused on populations
Use of social policy interventions
High blood pressure is reduced by adding a new salt substitute to a range of foods sold
to the public. What public health strategy does this describe - ANSWER-reducing the
average risk
What are determinants of health? - ANSWER-They reflect underlying forces that are at
work in the subsequent development of disease
A study of fish consumption and coronary heart disease showed lower rates of heart
disease in a population that on average consumed fish daily, compared to a population
that on average consumed fish about once per month. This association would establish:
- ANSWER-A group association that may be helpful in generating a hypothesis about
the relationship between fish consumption and coronary heart disease.
A UW student is biking the bike path that runs along University Ave when they become
distracted. They inadvertently swerve but a curb prevents them from biking into
oncoming traffic, which is fortunate because this individual was not wearing a helmet.
What determinants of health played a role in this scenario? - ANSWER-Behavior and
Environment
How is public health defined in this course? - ANSWER-Public health is what we as a
society do collectively to assure the conditions in which all people can be healthy
, As part of a 'Safe Sleep' campaign, baby boxes were distributed to new parents with the
involvement of clinicians, public health officials, and the media. The mortality from SIDS
fell by approximately 50% within several years of the beginning of the Safe-Sleep
campaign. What component of the evidence-based public health approach corresponds
to this experience? - ANSWER-Implementation and Evaluation
A city decides to pass a law that increases tax on sugar sweetened beverages in hopes
of decreasing future rates of obesity and diabetes. Which of following statements best
describe this implementation approach? - ANSWER-Primary prevention that uses
motivation aimed at those who consume sugar sweetened beverages.
distinguishes DALYs from HALEs? - ANSWER-DALYs include disease-specific
measurement of morbidity and mortality
A group of motivated leaders are interested in improving the health outcomes of a city's
residents by implementing a new program. According to the County Health Rankings
model, which of the following approaches would contribute most to improving health
outcomes for the city's residents? - ANSWER-An initiative that ensures all individuals
have a good education that leads to a good job and financial security.
are important feature(s) of a high quality Web site? - ANSWER-The objectivity of the
Web site
Recent updating of the Web site
The presence of references for the data or conclusions presented on the Web site
The availability of information on the source of funding for the Web site
A random sample of high school students is questioned about their cigarette smoking
and use of e-cigarettes. Which of the following types of data does this represent? -
ANSWER-Survey data
An individual realizes that they need to lose weight to reduce their chances of
developing diabetes, but is not yet ready to start a diet. Which of the following best
describes this stage of behavioral change? - ANSWER-Contemplation
Which of the following types of behaviors is typically easiest to change? - ANSWER-
New behaviors that can be substituted with an alternative that satisfies short-term
needs
answers (VeriFied) | latest uPdate 2026/2027 | graded a+ |
brand new | 100% guaranteed Pass
What approaches are included in population health? - ANSWER-Use of the health care
delivery system focused on individuals
Use of governmental public health approaches focused on populations
Use of social policy interventions
High blood pressure is reduced by adding a new salt substitute to a range of foods sold
to the public. What public health strategy does this describe - ANSWER-reducing the
average risk
What are determinants of health? - ANSWER-They reflect underlying forces that are at
work in the subsequent development of disease
A study of fish consumption and coronary heart disease showed lower rates of heart
disease in a population that on average consumed fish daily, compared to a population
that on average consumed fish about once per month. This association would establish:
- ANSWER-A group association that may be helpful in generating a hypothesis about
the relationship between fish consumption and coronary heart disease.
A UW student is biking the bike path that runs along University Ave when they become
distracted. They inadvertently swerve but a curb prevents them from biking into
oncoming traffic, which is fortunate because this individual was not wearing a helmet.
What determinants of health played a role in this scenario? - ANSWER-Behavior and
Environment
How is public health defined in this course? - ANSWER-Public health is what we as a
society do collectively to assure the conditions in which all people can be healthy
, As part of a 'Safe Sleep' campaign, baby boxes were distributed to new parents with the
involvement of clinicians, public health officials, and the media. The mortality from SIDS
fell by approximately 50% within several years of the beginning of the Safe-Sleep
campaign. What component of the evidence-based public health approach corresponds
to this experience? - ANSWER-Implementation and Evaluation
A city decides to pass a law that increases tax on sugar sweetened beverages in hopes
of decreasing future rates of obesity and diabetes. Which of following statements best
describe this implementation approach? - ANSWER-Primary prevention that uses
motivation aimed at those who consume sugar sweetened beverages.
distinguishes DALYs from HALEs? - ANSWER-DALYs include disease-specific
measurement of morbidity and mortality
A group of motivated leaders are interested in improving the health outcomes of a city's
residents by implementing a new program. According to the County Health Rankings
model, which of the following approaches would contribute most to improving health
outcomes for the city's residents? - ANSWER-An initiative that ensures all individuals
have a good education that leads to a good job and financial security.
are important feature(s) of a high quality Web site? - ANSWER-The objectivity of the
Web site
Recent updating of the Web site
The presence of references for the data or conclusions presented on the Web site
The availability of information on the source of funding for the Web site
A random sample of high school students is questioned about their cigarette smoking
and use of e-cigarettes. Which of the following types of data does this represent? -
ANSWER-Survey data
An individual realizes that they need to lose weight to reduce their chances of
developing diabetes, but is not yet ready to start a diet. Which of the following best
describes this stage of behavioral change? - ANSWER-Contemplation
Which of the following types of behaviors is typically easiest to change? - ANSWER-
New behaviors that can be substituted with an alternative that satisfies short-term
needs
