Population Health: Crash Course Sociology

The video explores population health indicators, such as life expectancy, birth rates, and mortality rates, to understand health patterns across different social groups. It highlights disparities in health outcomes based on gender, race, and socioeconomic status. The video also discusses the impact of environmental and social factors on health, emphasizing the importance of understanding these indicators for policy-making and improving public health.

What is the primary purpose of population health indicators?

• To determine the best diet for a population

• To understand health patterns across social groups

• To measure individual health risks

• To calculate the average income of a population

Which demographic group in the United States has the highest life expectancy?

• Black Americans

• Hispanic Americans

• Asian Americans

• White Americans

What does a declining total fertility rate indicate about a population?

• An increase in the number of children per family

• A decrease in the number of children per family

• An increase in the average lifespan

• A decrease in the average lifespan

Which racial group in the United States has the highest total fertility rate?

• Asian Americans

• Hispanic Americans

• Black Americans

• Non-Hispanic White Americans

What is a key indicator of a group's health that reflects broader issues like poverty and access to healthcare?

• Infant mortality rate

• Life expectancy

• Total fertility rate

• Birth rate

What is the difference between incidence and prevalence of a disease?

• Incidence refers to new cases; prevalence refers to existing cases

• Incidence refers to existing cases; prevalence refers to new cases

• Incidence measures disease duration; prevalence measures disease severity

• Incidence measures disease severity; prevalence measures disease duration

What environmental factor was found to significantly impact children's health near superfund sites?

• Noise pollution

• Water pollution

• Air pollution

• Toxic waste