Health_Unit 8_Creating Healthier Communities

Front

What does high infant mortality rate communicate?

Back

nutrition and health care may be a serious issue

Answer explanation

Unit 8 Lesson 1

Infant mortality measures how likely a child is to survive its first year. In places where women have little access to medical care during pregnancy and while giving birth, a lot of children die before their first birthday. Where women have access to health care and the other elements required for a healthy pregnancy, such as nutritious food and acceptable working conditions, healthy infants are more common.

Front

Who is dedicated to monitoring global health and communicating problems and issues?

Back

World Health Organization (WHO)

Answer explanation

Unit 8 Lesson 1

World Health Organization (WHO), dedicated to monitoring global health and communicating problems and issues.

Front

In the US, there are many people who do not have access to affordable healthcare.

Back

True

Answer explanation

Unit 8 Lesson 1

"Several factors contribute to the low ranking of the United States. One is access to health care. Because many people in this country don’t have access to adequate health facilities, they can’t get the treatment that they need."

Front

Which of the following would be considered OBJECTIVE information?
Options: Smoking should be illegal, Many people do drugs because they think it's cool, 9 out of 10 smokers start smoking before the age of 18, People will stop smoking if the price increases

Back

9 out of 10 smokers start smoking before the age of 18

Answer explanation

Unit 8 Lesson 3

"objective information, meaning it is based on facts."

Front

When trying to persuade others, how should you deliver your message/argument?

Back

simple and direct

Answer explanation

Unit 8 Lesson 3

"When being persuasive about something as important as health, you need to get the facts and communicate them clearly. Sometimes teens make decisions based on what their friends say or perceptions from the media, and this can lead to dangerous and unhealthy choices. Getting accurate information across can greatly improve the health of an entire community, and beyond."

Front

________ means a matter of opinion or the perspective of one person

Back

Subjective

Answer explanation

Unit 8 Lesson 3

"subjective, meaning a matter of opinion or the perspective of one person"

Front

Infographics present information in a way that is easier to understand.

Back

True

Answer explanation

Unit 8 Lesson 3

"Infographics and diagrams take complex facts, or objective information, and break it down to convey a lot of information quickly and in a memorable manner."

Front

Why do we cover our mouth/nose when we cough or sneeze?

Back

helps prevent the spread of air-borne illness

Answer explanation

Unit 8 Lesson 1

A number of factors determine how fast a disease will spread through a community. Disease will have more opportunity to spread in crowded cities where people have a lot of contact with strangers than it would in rural areas with thinner populations.

Front

Social isolation can lead to feel depressed.

Back

True

Answer explanation

Unit 8 Lesson 2

Social isolation takes its toll not only on physical health but also on mental health. Those who feel disconnected or as though their life has fewer options are vulnerable to depression, for example.

Front

A benefit of risk assessments is...

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put preventative measures in place

Answer explanation

Unit 8 Lesson 1

"The CDC (Center of Disease Control) is responsible for risk assessment, meaning determining the likelihood that a problem will emerge, who is most at-risk and which preventative measures will be used."