Week 2-3

Which of the following is the correct definition of health literacy?

Represents the ability of a person to read English information

Represents the cognitive and social skills which determine the motivation and ability of individuals to gain access to, understand and use information in ways which promote and maintain good health

Refers to health services, written information and media

Refers to the academic level of a person and their health knowledge

Which of the following are true?

60% of Australian's have low health literacy

Inadequate health literacy is more prevalent in younger people

Health literacy has two aspects; individual and community

Health literacy has two aspects; individual and environmental

Which of the following represent health promotion values?

A belief in social equity

A belief in social equity and justice

Making people do the right thing for their health

Respect for autonomy

Health promotion is a method to be done in isolation

Health promotion uses collaborative and consultative ways of working

Which of the following is not true of the Declaration of Human Rights?

They are a small part of health promotion

They underpin health promotion activities

They are something we aim for in some populations

They represent a common standard of achievement for all people and nations

Some people are born with more human rights than others

Only some people are entitled to human rights

Which of the following is not an explanation for health inequalities?

As a consequence of psychosocial factors

As a consequences of the lifecourse

As a consequence of what your mother did when pregnant

As a consequence of lifestyles

As a consequence of healthcare

As a consequence of limited healthcare

When thinking about health inequalities of a consequence of limited healthcare, what factors need to be equal?

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