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The major difference between health inequalities and health inequities are:

1. health inequalities capture differences in health status while health inequities capture differences in health behaviors.
2. health inequalities are differences in health status between population groups, while health inequities are differences in health status between population groups that are also socially produced, unfair and preventable.
3. health inequalities are differences in health status between groups while health inequities are differences in health status within groups.
4. health inequities are differences in health status across a large population, while health inequalities are differences in health status within a smaller population group.

Which of following statements about deprivation is true (select all that apply)? 

1. Relative deprivation may not threaten one's survival, but is likely to limit one's ability to participate fully in their society.
2. Relative deprivation is a feeling that you are generally "worse off" than the people you associate with and compare yourself to.
3. Absolute deprivation impacts equity, while relative deprivation impacts equality.
4. Absolute deprivation is more important in public health than relative deprivation.
5. Absolute deprivation occurs when income falls below a level adequate to maintain food and shelter.

Which of the following statements on the relationship between education level and health behavior is true? (select all that apply)

1. education is one of the best predictors of health status
2. education influences behavioral norms, dictates accepted practices, and forms the beliefs from which health behavior emanates.
3. education is one's own perception of what is true, and therefore impacts decision-making in regards to health
4. education is related to higher income which increases the likelihood of better employment opportunities and access to better health care
5. education is related to greater knowledge and consequently more informed decision making