Question 1

According to research utilizing the American Nations model, which two regions of the United States consistently show markedly worse health outcomes across obesity, diabetes, and exercise prevalence?

Accepted Answer

Deep South and Greater Appalachia

Question 2

Studies on obesity prevalence by race in the US (2017-2020) indicate which racial group has the highest obesity rate?

Accepted Answer

Black

Question 3

Research on chronic disease prevalence across US counties reveals that areas with the highest prevalence often have a significant proportion of which racial group, contributing to major regional disparities?

Accepted Answer

Black residents

Question 4

Analysis of COVID-19 vaccination rates in the United States has found that 'cultural tightness' is negatively correlated with vaccination rates. This implies that individuals in tighter cultures are more likely to base risk management decisions on:

Accepted Answer

Social norms

Question 5

The opioid epidemic's epicenter has shifted geographically over time. In its early years, where was the primary focus of the opioid epidemic?

Accepted Answer

Largely white, rural communities

Question 6

A study examining cancer screening rates found disparities persisted between regions, with high screening prevalence in the Northeast and lower prevalence in which other region?

Accepted Answer

The Southwest

Question 7

Telemedicine use in 2021 showed variations by region. Which two regions reported higher telemedicine usage among adults compared to the Midwest and South?

Accepted Answer

Northeast and West

Question 8

Diabetes prevalence in the US shows significant disparities by race and ethnicity. Which group has the highest incidence rate for diabetes per 1000 adults?

Accepted Answer

Hispanic

Question 9

Research on maternal health in the US highlights stark racial disparities. Compared to white women, Black women have a significantly higher risk of maternal death from pregnancy complications, approximately:

Accepted Answer

3 to 4 times higher

Question 10

Studies on the opioid crisis have noted a demographic shift. Overdose deaths have nearly doubled in which communities in the past few years, indicating a spread beyond its initial epicenter?

Accepted Answer

Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native communities

Question 11

Analysis of wellness across the US indicates that residents in Southern regions report higher 'existential' wellness, which involves a sense of purpose, fulfillment, and community identity. In contrast, Northeastern and Midwestern residents tend to have higher 'traditional' wellness, encompassing physical, social, mental, and financial well-being. This regional variation in wellness is linked to:

Accepted Answer

First-settler cultural legacies

Question 12

Regarding telemedicine use in 2021, adults living in which regions were more likely to use telemedicine than adults living in the Midwest and South?

Accepted Answer

Northeast and West

Question 13

When examining the prevalence of obesity among different racial and ethnic groups in the US (2017-2020), which group had the lowest obesity rate?

Accepted Answer

Asian

Question 14

Research on chronic disease prevalence in the US found that ZCTAs (Zip Code Tabulation Areas) with the highest chronic disease prevalence had a significantly higher proportion of Black residents and also a higher proportion of which other racial group compared to ZCTAs with the lowest prevalence?

Accepted Answer

American Indian/Alaska Native residents

Question 15

Studies on cancer screening disparities indicate that generally, all three major cancer screening rates (breast, cervical, and colorectal) were higher among counties on the East Coast and West Coast, and lower in which region of the US?

Accepted Answer

The South

Question 16

The 'Diabetes Belt' is a geographically distinct area in the US with a high prevalence of diabetes. Community-level correlates of diabetes prevalence that are more pronounced within this region include:

Accepted Answer

Recreational context effects

Question 17

Maternal health outcomes show significant disparities. Black women are more likely than white women to give birth preterm, defined as less than 37 weeks estimated gestational age. Additionally, Black women are more likely to birth by Cesarean section than white women after controlling for social, economic, medical, and hospital factors, by approximately:

Accepted Answer

40%

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