Blog

One of the most notable health disparities for veterans is: 

The prevalence of adults who are insufficiently active is highest in which region

Thinking about smoking and obesity prevalence rates in disabled populations, pick the correct statement.

What factors may confound the observed differences in physical activity prevalence according to country income and geographical location? How might other contextual factors be responsible for these variations?

For each of the following levels of social ecological model, list disabled population-SPECIFIC influence on physical activity. List the level with the influence in your answer Individual/Intrapersonal  Interpersonal/Social  Institutional   Community 

Thinking about the videos we watched in class – pick one (Mikey the track athlete or visually impaired children at Camp abilities) and explain how physical activity participation is helpful in other aspects of their lives. (4) 

Rates of poverty are _____________________________________ in non-metro counties compared with metro counties. 

Considering the videos on Wounded Warriors and Invictus Games- what are 2 main motivating strategies for these programs for promoting PA, sport and exercise for veterans? 

Explain the differences in the prevalence of lifestyle-related/non-communicable diseases vs communicable diseases in higher versus lower income countries

For rural communities list and provide an example of a health disparity