Question 1

What is the average life expectancy in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The average life expectancy in the United States is 79 years.

Question 2

What aspect of the U.S. health care system results in lower life expectancy for any other Global North nation?

Accepted Answer

The high cost of healthcare in the U.S. can lead to individuals delaying or forgoing necessary medical care, which can negatively impact life expectancy.

Question 3

What organization has a militant approach to organize their disease and take direct political action to raise awareness to push for funding research?

Accepted Answer

The AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) is known for its militant approach in organizing protests and taking direct political action to raise awareness and push for funding research to fight against the AIDS epidemic. The other organizations listed may raise awareness and funds for various causes, but they do not take the same militant approach as ACT UP in advocating for their cause.

Question 4

Which statement is true about private health insurance in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. government subsidizes health insurance that companies provide to their employees through tax incentives and deductions, but this does not necessarily make it a single-payer system. Private health insurance in the United States is not similar to the health care systems in other Global North countries, as these countries often have universal health care systems. Medicaid and Medicare are actually public insurance programs and not examples of private insurance.

Question 5

What gendered expectation for women brings them into contact with more medical professionals and more likely to report symptoms of illness?

Accepted Answer

The gendered expectation for women to be primary caregivers for children and elderly relatives often brings them into contact with more medical professionals, and they are more likely to report symptoms of illness for themselves and their dependents. This can also be compounded by social and cultural factors that prioritize women's health and wellbeing as essential for the health of the family unit.

Question 6

What organization is a charity that primarily operates to make the lives of patients better?

Accepted Answer

The Make-A-Wish Foundation primarily operates to grant wishes to children with critical illnesses, which can greatly improve their quality of life. The other organizations listed also provide important services, but may have different focuses or methods of helping patients. Doctors without Borders and AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) provide medical care and advocacy for individuals in crisis situations, while Alex's Lemonade Stand raises funds for pediatric cancer research.

Question 7

What organization has public health officials and physicians who travel around the world to intervene in medical emergencies and offer support for ongoing health concerns?

Accepted Answer

Doctors without Borders is a non-governmental organization made up of healthcare professionals who provide medical humanitarian aid in emergencies and crisis situations around the world. Their teams of public health officials and physicians travel to intervene in medical emergencies and offer support for ongoing health concerns.

Question 8

Which statement accurately describes the health care system in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The patchwork system in the United States encourages overutilization of unnecessary services because the payment system incentivizes the use of more procedures and tests, resulting in higher costs and poorer health outcomes for patients.

Question 9

What is the number one cause of personal bankruptcy filings in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Medical debt is the number one cause of personal bankruptcy filings in the United States, with over two-thirds of all filings being attributed to medical expenses. Disability, retirement, and unemployment can certainly contribute to financial struggles, but they are not the primary cause of bankruptcy.

Question 10

Why do women have a longer life expectancy then men?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which preventable social condition leads to deaths in a heat wave in Chicago in 1995?

Accepted Answer

Social isolation, particularly among elderly individuals, was found to be a major factor contributing to the deaths during the heat wave in Chicago. Many elderly individuals lived alone and did not have access to air conditioning or transportation to cooling centers, leading to increased risk of heat-related illness and death.

Question 12

A majority of people in the United States get their healthcare through ______.

Accepted Answer

According to recent statistics, approximately 49% of Americans get their healthcare coverage through their employer. Medicare covers only individuals who are 65 and older, or who have certain disabilities, and Medicaid covers low-income individuals and families. Charitable organizations can provide healthcare services, but they are not a primary source of coverage for the majority of Americans.

Question 13

What percentage of Americans do not have any health care coverage at all?

Accepted Answer

As of recent data, approximately 9% of Americans do not have any health care coverage.

Question 14

Rhodri is planning for retirement. He saved a substantial amount of money throughout his life, but he still worries about healthcare costs. Which government program can Rhodri opt into to help him with his rising healthcare costs as he ages?

Accepted Answer

Medicare is a government-funded health insurance program for those over 65 and certain individuals with disabilities. It can help cover the rising healthcare costs that Rhodri may face in retirement. Medicaid is typically for those with low incomes and may not be applicable to Rhodri if he has saved a substantial amount of money. Patchwork and single-payer systems are not government programs specifically designed to help with rising healthcare costs in retirement.

Question 15

______ is a program that provides some health insurance for retirees after the age of 65.

Accepted Answer

Medicare provides health insurance for retirees after the age of 65. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides assistance with healthcare costs for people with limited income and resources. Retirement and social security are programs that provide financial support to retirees but do not provide health insurance.

Question 16

Under the ______ administration, the Affordable Care Act mandate was eliminated for individuals without coverage resulting in the number of uninsured rising again.

Accepted Answer

The Trump administration eliminated the Affordable Care Act mandate for individuals without coverage, which led to the number of uninsured rising again.

Question 17

______ illnesses lack a consensus about their causes, symptomology, or treatment.

Accepted Answer

Acute illnesses are generally well-defined and short-lived, while chronic illnesses are long-term and often progressive. Contested illnesses, on the other hand, lack agreement or consensus among experts about their causes, symptoms, or treatment.

Question 18

Which is an example of a contested illness?

Accepted Answer

Fibromyalgia is a contested illness because there is disagreement among medical professionals about its cause and treatment, and it is often debated whether it is a legitimate medical condition. Acne, bronchitis, and the common cold are generally accepted as medical conditions with well-established diagnostic criteria and treatment options.

Question 19

What organization works with state and local health departments to collect data on health issues, intervenes in emerging epidemics, and develops programs that investigate the social cause of disease?

Accepted Answer

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works with state and local health departments to collect data on health issues, intervenes in emerging epidemics, and develops programs that investigate the social cause of disease. The other options listed do not have a primary focus on public health and disease control.

Question 20

Nadia is a child with a rare connective tissue disorder. Due to her medical condition she is injured easily and had many surgeries on her joints throughout her life. Her parents are both employed, but the cost of her medical care often surpasses the income they earn per year. Her medical condition is so costly that her parents rely on ______ to pay the medical bills.

Accepted Answer

Medicaid is a government program that provides medical assistance to individuals and families with low incomes and limited resources. It is designed to help cover the cost of medical care for those who cannot afford it. Nadia's parents' income may not be enough to cover her medical expenses, so they may rely on Medicaid to help pay for her medical bills. B) Medicare is a federal insurance program for people over age 65 or with certain disabilities. C) The patchwork system refers to the current healthcare system in the United States, which is a combination of private insurance, government programs (such as Medicaid and Medicare), and other programs. D) A single-payer health care system is a healthcare system in which the government provides healthcare coverage for all citizens. This is not currently in place in the United States.

Quiz 14: Prioritizing Health and Health Care Inequalities