Question 1

Which term refers to a sudden significant increase in the numbers of people contracting a disease?

Accepted Answer

An epidemic refers to a sudden significant increase in the numbers of people contracting a disease.

Question 2

On average,what is the life expectancy for men in Canada?

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, the life expectancy for men in Canada is currently 79 years.

Question 3

A business perspective would define disability as being unable to work.What would the definition be if it included a social component??

Accepted Answer

Including a social component in the definition of disability acknowledges the discrimination and stigma that people with disabilities face, which can also limit their opportunities and full participation in society. The definition would then encompass both the physical limitations of the individual and the societal barriers that hinder their ability to work or participate in other activities.

Question 4

What is the life expectancy at birth for people born in Canada in 2011?

Accepted Answer

The life expectancy at birth for people born in Canada in 2011 is approximately 82 years, reflecting the country's high standards of healthcare and quality of life.

Question 5

What percentage of Canada's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)is spent on healthcare?

Accepted Answer

According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, in 2019, Canada spent 11 percent of its GDP on healthcare.

Question 6

According to your text,what is the best way of reducing the spread of AIDS?

Accepted Answer

Condom use is a vital component of successful AIDS prevention, as it has been demonstrated to significantly reduce the spread of HIV. While abstinence and faithfulness to one partner are also important, they may not be feasible or culturally acceptable in all situations. Increased funding from faith-based organizations for those with AIDS may help provide treatment and support, but it does not address the root cause of the problem or prevent new infections.

Question 7

Ken is writing about health from a symbolic interactionist perspective.Which of the following statements best exemplifies his views?

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionism focuses on the meanings that individuals give to health and illness. The statement that AIDS is perceived as dishonourable reflects the societal meanings and stigmas attached to the illness.

Question 8

Tabitha argues that illness creates instability in the social system.Which theoretical perspective is Tabitha using?

Accepted Answer

Tabitha is using a functionalist perspective by talking about how illness disrupts the stability of the social system. Functionalist perspective emphasizes the interconnectedness and stability of society and how each part of society contributes to its overall functioning.

Question 9

To what does the text attribute reductions in female mortality?

Accepted Answer

The text specifically states that reductions in female mortality are attributed to "reductions in deaths during pregnancy and childbirth." Menopause, reductions in women smoking, and medicine are not mentioned as factors attributed to female mortality reductions in the text.

Question 10

The legacies of colonialism-poverty,dependency,social marginalization,and under development-result in different health outcomes for residents of many less developed countries.What perspective would be used to explore this?

Accepted Answer

The conflict perspective argues that social stratification and power differentials are the root cause of social problems, including those related to health outcomes. The legacies of colonialism have created and perpetuated inequalities and power imbalances between countries, resulting in poorer health outcomes for those in less developed nations.

Question 11

From a sociological perspective,what do many of the diseases affecting Indigenous peoples result from?

Accepted Answer

Many of the diseases affecting Indigenous peoples result from inequitable conditions in their communities, such as lack of access to healthcare, clean water, adequate housing, and healthy food options. Historical trauma, colonization, and ongoing systemic oppression also contribute to these inequitable conditions and the resulting health disparities. Bad choices as adolescents, high-risk lifestyles, and heredity may also play a role, but they are not the primary factors in many cases.

Question 12

Which statement best explains why women have higher rates of disease and disability than men?

Accepted Answer

Historically, medical research has been conducted primarily on men, leading to a lack of understanding of how diseases and treatments affect women differently. This has resulted in misdiagnosis, underdiagnosis, and undertreatment of women's health conditions, contributing to higher rates of disease and disability.

Question 13

Timothy wears glasses to read.Despite being different from those who don't need glasses,Timothy doesn't feel stigmatized.Which theoretical perspective best explains why?

Accepted Answer

The interactionist perspective emphasizes the importance of social interactions and how they shape our perceptions and behaviors. In Timothy's case, his positive self-perception may be influenced by the interactions he has with others who don't stigmatize him for wearing glasses, and instead accept him for who he is. This perspective emphasizes the role of communication and relationships in constructing our identities and sense of self.

Question 14

Jeremiah is writing an essay about discrimination against people from different racialized groups within the healthcare system.Which theoretical perspective is Jeremiah most likely to use?

Accepted Answer

The conflict perspective focuses on the unequal distribution of resources and power within society, and how this creates conflict between groups. Jeremiah's essay about discrimination against people from different racialized groups within the healthcare system would likely take a critical approach to the power dynamics at play within the healthcare industry, including issues of access to care, biases in treatment, and unequal health outcomes.

Question 15

What is the employment rate for persons with disabilities compared to those without disabilities?

Accepted Answer

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2019, the employment rate for persons with disabilities was 47 percent, while the employment rate for persons without disabilities was 74 percent. Option A is the only choice that accurately reflects this statistic.

Question 16

Canadian women who live in rural areas are often unable to obtain adequate prenatal support,pregnancy counselling,or abortion services.How would a conflict theorist approach this problem?

Accepted Answer

A conflict theorist would focus on the inequality and differential access to health services between different groups, in this case, between women in rural versus urban areas. This approach highlights how power and resources are distributed unequally in society, leading to disparities in healthcare access.

Question 17

Why are Canada's poor still less healthy than individuals from the middle and upper classes?

Accepted Answer

Medical care can only treat specific illnesses and symptoms, but it cannot address the underlying social determinants of health that are linked to poverty, such as inadequate housing, food insecurity, and limited access to education, employment, and social services. These factors can have a cumulative effect on health outcomes over time, leading to higher rates of chronic diseases, mental health problems, and premature mortality among the poor compared to the middle and upper classes. Therefore, improving the overall health of disadvantaged populations requires tackling the root causes of poverty and inequity through comprehensive, coordinated, and participatory approaches that address the social determinants of health.

Question 18

Margie is hearing impaired.She is routinely ignored and excluded,especially by her peers.According to Susan Wendell,why does this happen to Margie?

Accepted Answer

According to Susan Wendell, disabled individuals are often devalued in society and this can lead to exclusion, as in the case of Margie being ignored and excluded by her peers due to her hearing impairment.

Question 19

How does the text define healthcare?

Accepted Answer

The text defines healthcare as "any activity that is intended to improve health." While options C and D capture aspects of healthcare, they are not broad enough to fully encompass the definition given in the text. Option A is also too narrow as it limits healthcare to only government-organized activities.

Question 20

Leanne and John have been trying to get pregnant for five years.They have undergone expensive in vitro treatments in hope of finally becoming parents.Friends,family,and co-workers routinely ask Leanne,"Pregnant yet?" Leanne is left feeling dejected and hurt.How would a symbolic interactionist theorist explain Leanne's reaction?

Accepted Answer

A symbolic interactionist theorist would explain Leanne's reaction as a response to the stigma attached to infertility. Society places a high value on parenthood, and infertility is seen as a failure to meet this expectation. This leads to negative reactions from others, making Leanne feel dejected and hurt.

Quiz 15: Families and Intimate Relationships