Social Determinants of Health QuizVersión en línea Test your knowledge on the social determinants of health and their impact on individuals' well-being. por Melissa Pennington 1 What are the social determinants of health? a Medical treatments and interventions b Genetic factors that influence health outcomes c Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age d Individual lifestyle choices 2 What is a common social determinant of health in Martinsburg? a High educational attainment b Limited access to healthcare facilities c Abundance of healthcare providers d Excellent air and water quality 3 How does education impact health in Martinsburg? a Only improves short-term health outcomes b Decreases the risk of environmental hazards c Has no influence on health d Affects health literacy, employment prospects, and long-term health outcomes 4 What environmental factor can affect the health of Martinsburg residents? a Clean air and water quality b Availability of public transportation c Exposure to environmental hazards and pollutants d Access to green spaces 5 How does limited access to nutritious food impact health in Martinsburg? a Improves long-term health outcomes b Has no impact on health outcomes c Increases the risk of genetic diseases d Affects overall health and well-being 6 What can Valley Hospital employees do to address social determinants of health in Martinsburg? a Focus only on medical treatments b Implement targeted interventions and programs c Blame individuals for their health outcomes d Ignore the social determinants of health 7 How can addressing social determinants of health promote health equity in Martinsburg? a By prioritizing medical interventions b By reducing disparities in health outcomes c By blaming individuals for their health outcomes d By increasing healthcare costs 8 What is the role of healthcare access in social determinants of health? a Healthcare access has no impact on health b Healthcare access only affects short-term health outcomes c Limited access can contribute to disparities in health outcomes d Increased access always leads to better health outcomes 9 Why is understanding social determinants of health important for Valley Hospital employees? a To increase healthcare costs b To blame individuals for their health outcomes c To prioritize medical treatments over social factors d To promote health equity and improve the well-being of the community