Unit 3: The determinants of health

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Documentary on testosterone and risk-taking behaviours as a biological determinant:


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Watch the following TED Talk relating to the social determinants of health:


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PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS

1) Give 2 examples of biological determinants of health and explain how they may influence the health status of an individual. (4 marks)

2) Give an example of a behavioural determinant of health and explain how it may impact on the health status for young people. (2 marks)

3) Identify a social determinant of health that may have a significant impact on the health status of Indigenous Australians. Give reasons for your answer. (3 marks)

4) Show how biological and behavioural determinants of health may combine to impact on health status. (4 marks)

5) Give 3 examples of how the physical environment may impact health of individuals. (3 marks)


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