Health and Illness in the UK: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Sociology Year 12

Question 1

What is the main reason for differences in health outcomes in the UK?

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Social and economic status

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Access to healthcare

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Pollution and climate change

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a health inequality in the UK?

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Equal health outcomes for all social classes

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Higher mortality rates among lower socioeconomic groups

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Poorer access to healthcare for ethnic minorities

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Shorter life expectancy for disabled people

Question 3

What is the ethical principle that requires healthcare professionals to respect patient autonomy?

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Respect for autonomy

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Beneficence

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Non-maleficence

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Justice

Question 4

What is the primary objective of palliative care?

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To alleviate suffering and improve quality of life

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To cure the underlying illness

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To prolong life at all costs

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To provide emotional support to family members

Question 5

What is the name of the government department responsible for health in the UK?

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Department of Health and Social Care

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Ministry of Health

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National Health Service

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Public Health England

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a social determinant of health in the UK?

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Genetics

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Income and socioeconomic status

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Education level

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Housing and environmental conditions

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a key function of the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK?

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Generating profit

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Providing universal healthcare

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Promoting public health

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Reducing health inequalities

Question 8

Which of the following is a major advantage of the sociological model of health?

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It considers the social and environmental factors that contribute to illness

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It emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility for health outcomes

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It is easy to apply in practice

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It is supported by a large body of scientific evidence

Question 9

What is the term for the process by which individuals and groups adopt the values, beliefs, and behaviors of a new culture?

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Acculturation

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Socialization

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Assimilation

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Integration

Question 10

Which health condition accounts for the highest number of deaths in the UK?

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Cardiovascular disease

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Cancer

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Respiratory disease

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Mental health disorders

Question 11

What is the central aim of the National Health Service (NHS)?

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To provide universal healthcare to all UK residents regardless of their income or background

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To regulate the private healthcare sector

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To fund medical research

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To train healthcare professionals

Question 12

Which of the following health issues is NOT a major concern in the UK?

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Malaria

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Cardiovascular disease

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Cancer

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Obesity

Question 13

Which of the following is **not** a social determinant of health?

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Biological sex

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Income

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Education

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Race

Question 14

What is the name of the universal healthcare system in the United Kingdom?

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National Health Service (NHS)

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Medicare

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Medicaid

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Private health insurance

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a common health concern in the UK?

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Malaria

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Obesity

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Heart disease

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Cancer

Question 16

Which of the following is a primary function of sociologists in the study of health and illness?

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Analyzing social patterns of health and illness

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Formulating health policies

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Providing medical treatment

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Conducting medical research

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research method used in sociology?

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Interview

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Survey

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Experiment

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Meta-analysis

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT considered a major social determinant of health inequalities in the UK?

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Genetics

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Income and wealth

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Education

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Lifestyle choices

Question 19

The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK is primarily funded through:

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Taxation

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Out-of-pocket payments

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Insurance premiums

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Private donations

Question 20

Which of the following best defines mental health?

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A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and can contribute to their community.

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A condition that requires medical intervention

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The absence of mental illness

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A temporary state of emotional distress

Question 21

Stigma surrounding mental health can have which of the following negative consequences?

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Delayed diagnosis and treatment

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Reduced healthcare costs

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Increased social support

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Improved mental health outcomes

Question 22

Health promotion aims to:

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Empower people to take control of their health and well-being

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Reduce healthcare costs

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Treat illnesses and diseases

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Prevent all health problems

Question 23

Which of the following is an example of a health promotion campaign?

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Public awareness campaigns about healthy eating

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Vaccination programs

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Screening programs for cancer

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Treatment programs for drug addiction

Question 24

The social model of health emphasizes the role of:

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Social and economic factors in shaping health outcomes

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Individual responsibility

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Genetics

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Lifestyle choices

Question 25

Cultural competence in healthcare refers to:

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Healthcare professionals' ability to understand and respond to the cultural needs of patients

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The cultural beliefs and practices of healthcare professionals

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The translation of medical information into different languages

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Patients' ability to understand and follow medical instructions