Deck 8: Women and Health Disparities: Specific Issues, Concerns, and Solutions

Question 1

Key factors that must be taken into consideration regarding the health status of women include race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In exploring race in terms of women's health, cultural norms are significant.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

__________ is not limited to emerging majorities of any race or ethnicity.

Answer 3

Poverty

Question 4

For women who live in low-income communities, there is an increased risk of poor health outcomes.

Question 5

Which of the following types of food is generally prepared with a great deal of seasoning, especially salt, with numerous fried dishes and is not a healthy approach to eating?

A) Gourmet food
B) Vegetarian food
C) Soul food
D) None of these is correct.

Question 6

To help ensure that women experience healthy birth outcomes, the __________ recommends certain protocols for pregnant women.

A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B) Office of Minority Health
C) Department of Health and Human Services
D) Institute of Medicine

Question 7

Three key health indices relevant to birth outcomes are low birth weight (less than 2500 grams), infant mortality rate (IMR), and __________.

Question 8

__________ indicates the number of infants who die during their first year of life.

Question 9

__________ refers to the annual number of female deaths per 100,000 from any cause aggravated by pregnancy or its management, excluding accidental or incidental causes.

Question 10

__________ must be emphasized in exploring the health status of women.