Understanding Community Health Impacts

Which of the following best defines community health?

• The health of an individual person

• The health status and well-being of a group of people living in a specific area

• The study of diseases in animals

• The process of treating patients in hospitals

Which of the following is a risk factor for poor community health?

• Access to clean water

• High rates of unemployment

• Regular physical activity

• Adequate nutrition

Which of the following is an effect of neglecting community health?

• Improved sanitation

• Increased spread of infectious diseases

• Higher literacy rates

• Better access to healthcare

Which of the following is NOT typically considered an impact of community health?

• Economic productivity

• Social stability

• Personal hobbies

• Quality of life

Given a community with limited access to healthcare and poor sanitation, which health issue is most likely to arise?

• Increased rates of chronic diseases

• Decreased rates of infectious diseases

• Improved mental health

• Enhanced physical fitness

If a community implements regular health education programs, what is a likely outcome?

• Decreased awareness of health risks

• Increased prevalence of preventable diseases

• Improved health behaviors among residents

• Reduced access to health services

Analyze the following scenario: A community has high pollution levels, limited healthcare facilities, and low vaccination rates. Which combination of risk factors is present?

• Environmental, social, and biological

• Environmental, economic, and behavioral

• Environmental, healthcare access, and behavioral

• Economic, genetic, and technological

Which of the following actions would best help reduce the effects of neglecting community health in a rural area?

• Building more shopping malls

• Increasing the number of healthcare workers and clinics

• Reducing the number of schools

• Limiting access to clean water

A city is experiencing a rise in respiratory illnesses. Using your knowledge of community health, what strategic plan could the local government implement to address this issue?

• Ignore the problem and hope it resolves itself

• Launch a public awareness campaign about air pollution and enforce stricter emissions regulations

• Reduce the number of hospitals in the city

• Encourage residents to stay indoors permanently

Evaluate the following situation: Two communities have similar populations, but one has a higher rate of chronic diseases due to poor nutrition and lack of exercise. What evidence-based recommendation would you make to improve community health in the affected area?

• Increase fast food outlets

• Implement community-based nutrition and physical activity programs

• Reduce the number of parks

• Discourage health education in schools