Biobehavioral Health (BBH 302) : Penn State University
BBH 302 Exam 1 Study Guide with
Complete Solutions
the rate of death in a specified population above the expected rate for
other populations - Answer✔️✔️-excess death
referring to any departure from, subjective or objective, a state of
physiological or psychological well-being - Answer✔️✔️-morbidity
the frequency of the occurrence of death in a defined population during a
specified interval of time - Answer✔️✔️-mortality
the number of new cases of disease during a specified time interval -
Answer✔️✔️-incidence
the number of total cases (new & pre-existing) at a specific point in time.
usually expressed as % per year - Answer✔️✔️-prevalence
which of the following is an example of a health DISPARITY? -
Answer✔️✔️-breast cancer mortality is higher in Black women than in White
women
which of the following is an example of a health INEQUITY? - Answer✔️✔️-
minority patients often receive more inferior health care at poor-
performing health institutions compared to non-minority populations
Biobehavioral Health (BBH 302) : Penn State University
according to "In Sickness and in Wealth" one of the sociologists in the film
discussed government policies that, once instituted, improved the health of
the nation. he stated that economic policy is HEALTH policy. - Answer✔️✔️-
true
in "In Sickness and in Wealth" what is the name of the landmark study that
showed that there was a social gradient in health? - Answer✔️✔️-whitehall
study
health DISPARITIES have an ethical root cause - Answer✔️✔️-true
health INEQUITIES have an ethical root cause - Answer✔️✔️-true
how many yearly excess deaths in minority population were found in the
Heckler report? - Answer✔️✔️-60,000
which of the following were the 6 major causes of death that accounted for
the majority of excess deaths in the Heckler report? - Answer✔️✔️-diabetes
cancer
infant mortality
cirrhosis
CVD & stroke
unintentional injuries
2
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller SophiaBennett. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
