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HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 017 MC

Research indicates that Australian communities with high walkability scores tend to have lower rates of cardiovascular disease and obesity. However, these neighbourhoods often experience rising property values, which can lead to the displacement of lower-income residents to areas with fewer recreational facilities and poorer transport connections.

This scenario most comprehensively illustrates the interaction between which TWO determinants of health?

  1. Health behaviours and biomedical factors
  2. Environmental factors and socioeconomic characteristics
  3. Broad features of society and health behaviours
  4. Biomedical factors and environmental factors

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\(B\)

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  • B is correct as the scenario describes how the built environment (walkability) interacts with socioeconomic factors (property values) to influence health outcomes. 

Other options:

  • A is incorrect because while health behaviours (like walking) are implied, the scenario primarily focuses on the structural determinants rather than individual choices or biomedical factors.
  • C is incorrect because although broad features of society might indirectly relate to urban planning, the scenario directly addresses environmental design and socioeconomic impacts.
  • D is incorrect because biomedical factors (genetic or physiological characteristics) are not mentioned in the scenario.

HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 013 MC

A recent health study found that 31% of Australians aged 14 and over consumed alcohol in ways that put their health at risk in 2022-2023. This is lower than in 2004, when the figure was 39%.

Which health determinant is directly being measured in this study?

  1. Broad features of society
  2. Environmental factors
  3. Socioeconomic characteristics
  4. Health behaviours

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\(D\)

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  • D is correct because the study is measuring alcohol consumption patterns, which is a health behaviour.

  • Health behaviours refer to actions individuals take that affect their health, such as alcohol consumption, smoking, physical activity and dietary choices.

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  • A is incorrect as broad features of society refers to cultural norms, policies and societal structures.
  • B is incorrect as environmental factors relate to physical, chemical, biological and built environments.
  • C is incorrect as socioeconomic characteristics refer to income, education and occupation.

HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 012 MC

Research shows that Australian adults with a university education are less likely to smoke than those who completed only secondary education.

This relationship best demonstrates which determinant of health?

  1. Broad features of society
  2. Environmental factors
  3. Socioeconomic characteristics
  4. Biomedical factors

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\(A\)

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  • C is correct. Education level is a key socioeconomic characteristic that influences health outcomes and behaviours. The relationship between university education and lower smoking rates demonstrates this.

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  • A is incorrect since broad features of society would relate to wider cultural norms or policies.
  • B is incorrect as environmental factors relate to the physical or social environment.
  • D is incorrect because biomedical factors look at physiological or genetic factors.

HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 011 MC

A study has found that communities living near industrial sites have higher rates of respiratory conditions compared to the general population.

Which determinant of health is most directly illustrated by this finding?

  1. Environmental factors
  2. Socioeconomic characteristics
  3. Health behaviours
  4. Biomedical factors

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\(A\)

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  • A is correct. The proximity to industrial sites (a physical environmental factor) is associated with higher rates of respiratory conditions.

Other options:

  • B is incorrect as socioeconomic characteristics relate to income, education, and occupation.
  • C is incorrect as health behaviours look at individual choices like smoking, diet and exercise.
  • D is incorrect because biomedical factors look at genetic predispositions and other physiological factors.