Social Stratification and Health Care
This quiz will test your knowledge on the relationship between social stratification and health care.
Questions
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of social stratification?
- Class
- Race
- Gender
- Age
Which social class is generally considered to have the best health outcomes?
- Upper class
- Middle class
- Working class
- Lower class
Which of the following is NOT a health disparity?
- Higher rates of heart disease among African Americans
- Lower rates of cancer among Hispanics
- Higher rates of diabetes among Native Americans
- Higher rates of obesity among Asians
Which of the following is a policy that has been proposed to address health disparities?
- Universal healthcare
- Single-payer healthcare
- Medicare for All
- Medicaid expansion
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to health disparities?
- Discrimination
- Poverty
- Lack of access to healthcare
- Unhealthy behaviors
Which of the following is a social determinant of health?
- Income
- Education
- Occupation
- Housing
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of health disparities?
- Higher rates of mortality
- Lower life expectancy
- Increased healthcare costs
- Lower educational attainment
Which of the following is a challenge to addressing health disparities?
- Lack of political will
- Lack of funding
- Lack of research
- Lack of public awareness
Which of the following is a promising approach to addressing health disparities?
- Community-based interventions
- Policy advocacy
- Research
- Education
Which of the following is a key component of a comprehensive approach to addressing health disparities?
- Addressing the social determinants of health
- Providing affordable and accessible healthcare
- Promoting healthy behaviors
- Empowering communities