Understanding Healthy Communities Quiz

Which of the following best defines a healthy community?

• A community with the highest population density

• A community where people have access to resources that support physical, mental, and social well-being

• A community with the most advanced technology

• A community with the largest number of schools

Which of the following is NOT a component of a healthy community?

• Clean water supply

• Access to healthcare

• High crime rates

• Safe housing

Which initiative is commonly found in healthy communities?

• Community gardens

• Increased air pollution

• Lack of public transportation

• Limited access to education

Which of the following is a basic concept related to a healthy community?

• Regular physical activity is encouraged

• Only adults are considered in health planning

• Health is only about the absence of disease

• Communities should avoid all forms of technology

Given a list of community features, select the set that best represents the components of a healthy community.

• Clean air, access to healthcare, safe housing, educational opportunities

• High unemployment, polluted water, limited healthcare, unsafe roads

• Overcrowded housing, lack of schools, poor sanitation, high crime

• Limited food supply, no recreational spaces, poor waste management

A city wants to improve its residents' health. Which action would best support this goal?

• Building more fast-food restaurants

• Creating more parks and recreational areas

• Reducing the number of hospitals

• Limiting access to public transportation

If a community has high rates of chronic diseases, which initiative would most likely help address this issue?

• Organizing regular health screenings and educational workshops

• Reducing the number of schools

• Increasing industrial pollution

• Limiting access to clean water

A local government is planning to launch a new initiative to promote a healthy community. Which of the following would be the most effective strategy?

• Implementing a city-wide recycling program

• Closing public parks to save money

• Reducing funding for healthcare services

• Encouraging the use of private vehicles over public transport

A town has noticed an increase in respiratory illnesses among its residents. Using strategic thinking, which plan should the town prioritize to address this issue?

• Increase green spaces and regulate industrial emissions

• Build more shopping malls

• Reduce the number of schools

• Encourage more car usage

Imagine you are a health official in a community with limited access to healthy food. What strategic initiative would you propose to improve community health?

• Establish community gardens and partner with local farmers to provide fresh produce

• Promote fast-food chains

• Limit nutrition education in schools

• Increase the price of fruits and vegetables