Development and Health: A Comprehensive Guide for Online Learning

Question 1

In developing countries, how do sociocultural factors like gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status affect health outcomes?

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Understanding the impact of sociocultural factors is essential for creating effective health interventions and policies.

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Sociocultural factors have little impact on health outcomes because access to healthcare is the main factor.

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The impact of sociocultural factors on health outcomes is the same in all developing countries.

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Gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status are the only sociocultural factors that affect health outcomes.

Question 2

In developing countries, which factor is crucial for determining health outcomes?

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Access to clean water

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Rapid economic growth

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Minimal corruption

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Effective political leadership

Question 3

What is a primary factor that influences health outcomes in developing nations?

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Economic disparity

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Climate shifts

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Political instability

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT explicitly listed as a determinant of health by the World Health Organization?

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Education

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Environment

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Lifestyle

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Genetics

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT considered a key determinant of health and development?

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Gender inequality

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Socioeconomic status

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Access to healthcare

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Environmental factors

Question 6

Which of these is NOT considered a key social determinant of health by the World Health Organization?

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Astrological sign

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Income and wealth

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Education

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Gender

Question 7

Which of these is NOT an indicator commonly used to measure health and development progress?

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita

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Life expectancy at birth

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Infant mortality rate

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a primary health indicator used to assess a country's development?

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Literacy rate

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Infant mortality rate

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Life expectancy at birth

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Under-five mortality rate

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a direct measure of health status?

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Gross domestic product (GDP)

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Life expectancy

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Infant mortality rate

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Maternal mortality ratio

Question 10

Which indicator is primarily used to assess both health and development outcomes?

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Human Development Index (HDI)

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Life Expectancy at Birth

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Maternal Mortality Rate

Question 11

According to the World Health Organization, which of the following is NOT a key determinant of health?

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Technology and infrastructure

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Genetic inheritance

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Access to healthcare

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Social and environmental factors

Question 12

Which of the following interventions has proven effective in reducing maternal mortality rates in developing countries?

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Availability of skilled birth attendants

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Educating women about reproductive health

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Distributing mosquito nets

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Increasing healthcare expenditures

Question 13

Which Millennium Development Goal (MDG) is directly related to health?

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Improve maternal health

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Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

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Achieve universal primary education

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Promote gender equality and empower women

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary determinant of health according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

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Weather and climate

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Income and social status

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Education and literacy

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Genetics and biological factors

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an example of a policy or program that can effectively promote health in a population?

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Encouraging physical inactivity

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Implementing universal health coverage (UHC)

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Enacting tobacco control measures

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Providing nutrition education programs

Question 16

Which of the following is the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) that specifically focuses on health and well-being?

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Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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Goal 1: No poverty

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Goal 4: Quality education

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Goal 5: Gender equality

Question 17

Which of the following is a critical factor for good health in developing countries?

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Reliable access to clean water and sanitation

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Sustained economic growth

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Stable political environment

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Prevalent cultural norms

Question 18

According to the World Health Organization, which of the following is NOT a fundamental determinant of health?

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Economic systems

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Biology and genetics

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Lifestyle choices

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Environmental factors

Question 19

Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) specifically targets health-related outcomes?

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Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being

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Goal 1: No Poverty

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Goal 4: Quality Education

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Goal 5: Gender Equality

Question 20

Which approach to health development emphasizes collaboration across sectors?

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Sector-wide approach

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Vertical approach

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Top-down approach

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Community-based approach

Question 21

Which of the following is a fundamental function of health systems in development?

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Providing essential health services

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Enhancing economic growth

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Promoting social cohesion

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Reducing environmental pollution

Question 22

Which factor presents a significant challenge to health systems in developing countries?

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Inadequate infrastructure

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Abundant financial resources

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High levels of health literacy

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Universal access to healthcare

Question 23

Which intervention has demonstrated success in reducing the incidence of malaria?

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Provision of insecticide-treated bed nets

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Mass vaccination campaigns

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Antibiotic distribution programs

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Construction of new hospitals

Question 24

When evaluating the effectiveness of a health intervention, which factor holds the highest priority?

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Impact on overall health outcomes

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Cost-effectiveness

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Political feasibility

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Cultural acceptability

Question 25

The Millennium Development Goal (MDG) that focused specifically on improving maternal health outcomes was:

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MDG 5: Improve maternal health

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MDG 4: Reduce child mortality

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MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases

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MDG 7: Ensure environmental sustainability

Question 26

The concept of 'health equity' refers to:

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Eliminating disparities in health outcomes between different population groups

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Ensuring that everyone has equal access to quality healthcare services

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Providing the same level of healthcare to all individuals, regardless of their needs

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Prioritizing health interventions for the most vulnerable and marginalized populations

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of a non-communicable disease?

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Cancer

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HIV/AIDS

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Malaria

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Influenza

Question 28

The 'double burden of disease' refers to:

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The simultaneous occurrence of both communicable and non-communicable diseases in a population

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The high prevalence of infectious diseases in developing countries

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The increasing incidence of chronic diseases in developed countries

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The lack of access to healthcare in low-resource settings

Question 29

The 'social model of health' emphasizes the:

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Influence of socio-economic, environmental, and political factors on health outcomes

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Primary role of individual responsibility in determining health

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Importance of medical interventions and technologies in improving health

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Need for global collaboration and partnerships to address health challenges

Question 30

The concept of 'health in all policies' refers to:

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Integrating health considerations into decision-making across different sectors

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Creating a separate ministry or department dedicated to health

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Prioritizing health spending over other areas of government expenditure

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Focusing solely on health-related policies and interventions

Question 31

What is the "inverse care law"?

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The tendency for the poorest and sickest people to receive the least healthcare

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The tendency for the richest and healthiest people to receive the most healthcare

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The tendency for healthcare costs to increase with the severity of illness

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The tendency for doctors to provide more care to patients they like

Question 32

Within the Millennium Development Goals framework, which goal specifically targeted improvements in maternal health?

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Goal 5: Improve maternal health

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Goal 4: Reduce child mortality

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Goal 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases

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Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of a vertical health programme?

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National immunization programme

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Community-based health development programme

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Integrated primary healthcare system

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Health promotion campaign

Question 34

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is an example of:

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Multilateral development assistance

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Bilateral development assistance

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Non-governmental organization

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Government-to-government aid

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a common indicator used to measure health and development?

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Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita

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Life expectancy at birth

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Infant mortality rate

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Maternal mortality ratio

Question 36

Which of the following is a key indicator of maternal health?

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Maternal mortality rate, which measures the number of women who die during pregnancy or childbirth.

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Fertility rate, which indicates the average number of children born per woman.

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Infant mortality rate, which reflects the number of infants who die before their first birthday.

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Life expectancy, which provides an overall measure of the health and well-being of a population.

Question 37

Which of the following is an example of a non-communicable disease?

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Cancer, a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.

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Malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease.

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HIV/AIDS, a virus that targets the immune system.

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Tuberculosis, a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs.

Question 38

Which Millennium Development Goal (MDG) specifically focuses on improving child health?

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MDG 4: Reduce child mortality.

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MDG 5: Improve maternal health.

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MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases.

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MDG 7: Ensure environmental sustainability.

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a key determinant of health outcomes in developing countries?

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Political stability

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Access to healthcare

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Nutritional status

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Economic growth

Question 40

The concept of 'health as a positive state of wellbeing' was introduced by the:

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World Health Organization

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United Nations Development Programme

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International Monetary Fund

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World Trade Organization

Question 41

Which of the following was NOT one of the health-related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?

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Achieve universal health coverage

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Reduce child mortality

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Improve maternal health

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Eradicate malaria and other major diseases

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT included in the calculation of the Human Development Index (HDI)?

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Health expenditure per capita

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Life expectancy at birth

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Mean years of schooling

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Gross National Income (GNI) per capita

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a key indicator used to assess health and development?

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Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita

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Infant mortality rate

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Life expectancy at birth

Question 44

Which of the following approaches to health promotion emphasizes community participation?

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Primary health care

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Biomedical model

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Health education

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Behavioural change communication

Question 45

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of sustainable development?

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Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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Promoting economic growth at any cost

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Protecting the environment without considering economic consequences

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Prioritizing the needs of the poor and marginalized

Question 46

Which of the following is **not** a benefit of good health?

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Increased environmental degradation

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Increased productivity

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Reduced healthcare costs

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Improved quality of life

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a key health indicator used to measure development?

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Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita

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Life expectancy at birth

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Maternal mortality ratio

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Infant mortality rate

Question 48

Which of these is a common measure of a country's health?

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Infant mortality rate

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Literacy rate

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Number of hospitals per capita

Question 49

How does poverty impact health, and how can improving health contribute to poverty reduction?

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Addressing poverty needs a comprehensive approach that includes improving health.

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Poverty only affects health in developing nations.

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Better health automatically leads to less poverty.

Question 50

According to the World Health Organization, health is defined as:

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B. A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

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A. The absence of disease or infirmity.

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C. The ability to perform one's daily activities without pain or discomfort.

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D. A balance between the body and mind.

Question 51

Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of respecting individuals' autonomy and choices in healthcare?

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D. Autonomy

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A. Beneficence

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B. Non-maleficence

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C. Justice

Question 52

Which of these is a widely used indicator for assessing a country's health development?

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Infant Mortality Rate

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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per person

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Literacy Rate

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Number of hospital beds per 1000 people

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a direct measure of health and development?

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Gross domestic product (GDP)

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Infant mortality rate

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Life expectancy

Question 54

Which of these is NOT a primary indicator of health and development?

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Gross domestic product (GDP)

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Life expectancy

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Infant mortality rate

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Maternal mortality rate

Question 55

Which of the following is a Millennium Development Goal related to health?

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Improving maternal health

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Eradicating extreme poverty and hunger

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Achieving universal primary education

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Promoting gender equality and empowering women

Question 56

Which of the following is an essential component of a comprehensive healthcare system?

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Primary healthcare services that are accessible, affordable, and of good quality for all.

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Advanced medical technology in hospitals

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Specialized healthcare services for the wealthy and elite.

Question 57

How can education contribute to improved health outcomes?

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It empowers individuals with knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

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It automatically reduces unemployment and poverty, which indirectly improve health.

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It guarantees direct access to a wider range of healthcare services.

Question 58

Which of the following is a key challenge faced by developing countries in achieving health-related Millennium Development Goals?

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Insufficient financial resources, human capital, and infrastructure to implement effective health interventions.

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Lack of political commitment

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Ineffective health interventions

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Cultural barriers

Question 59

How does the health transition model explain changes in health patterns during development?

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It suggests that as countries develop, they experience a shift from predominantly infectious diseases to a rise in chronic diseases.

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It emphasizes the importance of cultural factors in shaping health patterns.

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It argues that health outcomes are determined solely by economic growth.

Question 60

How can the social determinants of health influence health outcomes?

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They shape access to resources, opportunities, and environments that influence health and well-being.

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They only affect the health of marginalized and vulnerable populations.

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They are unchangeable and therefore cannot be addressed through policy interventions.

Question 61

How can international development organizations contribute to improving health outcomes in developing countries?

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By providing funding, technical expertise, capacity building, and supporting the development of sustainable health systems.

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By solely focusing on disease control programs without addressing underlying social determinants of health.

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By imposing their own health policies on developing countries without considering local context.

Question 62

Which of the following is not considered a social determinant of health?

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Genetics

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Access to healthcare

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Education level

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Social status

Question 63

How does health contribute to economic development?

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By increasing productivity and reducing healthcare costs

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By increasing inflation

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By decreasing investment in infrastructure

Question 64

Which of the following is a critical strategy for promoting health in developing countries?

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Expanding access to primary healthcare services

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Reducing foreign aid

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Increasing military spending

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Privatizing healthcare