Question 1 Global Health focuses on: A. Health issues that transcend national bo
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Question 1
Global Health focuses on:
A.
Health issues that transcend national boundaries
B.
Development and implementation of solutions which often require global cooperation
C.
Health equity among nations
D.
All of the above
Question 2
In 2015, the maternal mortality ratio was the highest in:
A.
Sub-Saharan Africa
B.
South Asia
C.
Middle East and N. Africa
D.
Latin America and Caribbean
Question 3
Which one of these is NOT a reform enacted by the WHO after the Ebola outbreak:
A.
Establishment of the Health Emergencies Programme
B.
Establishment/support of an emergency contingency fund
C.
Establishment/support of a global health emergency workforce
D.
Creation of a global health committee within the UN Security Council
Question 4
The ____ is responsible for administering the International Health Regulations (IHR) the only internationally-agreed set of rules governing the timely and effective response to outbreaks and other health emergencies that may spread beyond the borders of an affected country.
A.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
B.
CDC
C.
WHO
D.
None of the above
Question 5
According to the video on the social determinants of health, the great health inequalities which exist between and within countries is mostly due to lack of access to health care.
True
False
Question 6
In this week’s reading on Ebola, Mackey concludes that complex global health challenges should be borne by the WHO alone.
True
False
Question 7
Which one of the following is NOT a social determinant of health established by the WHO’s Commission on the Social Determinants of Health:
A.
social gradient
B.
social exclusion
C.
stress
D.
social media
Question 8
The Millenium Development Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals have which goal in common:
End poverty
Affordable and clean energy
Responsible consumption and production
A and C
Question 9
One of the major global health challenges facing the world today is antimicrobial resistance.
True
False
Question 10
In the 21st century, famines have increased in the world and are at the highest peak since:
1945
1957
1998
None of the above
Question 11
In Sierra Leone one out of every ____________mothers has a lifetime risk of dying from childbirth-related issues.
A.
100
B.
545
C.
17
D.
65
Question 12
Which one of these is a specific cause of pregnancy related morbidity and leads to the woman being stigmatized, as shown in the documentary on Sierra Leone:
anemia
hemorrhage
obstetric fistula
pregnancy-related hypertension
Question 1
Global Health focuses on:
A.
Health issues that transcend national boundaries
B.
Development and implementation of solutions which often require global cooperation
C.
Health equity among nations
D.
All of the above
Question 2
In 2015, the maternal mortality ratio was the highest in:
A.
Sub-Saharan Africa
B.
South Asia
C.
Middle East and N. Africa
D.
Latin America and Caribbean
Question 3
Which one of these is NOT a reform enacted by the WHO after the Ebola outbreak:
A.
Establishment of the Health Emergencies Programme
B.
Establishment/support of an emergency contingency fund
C.
Establishment/support of a global health emergency workforce
D.
Creation of a global health committee within the UN Security Council
Question 4
The ____ is responsible for administering the International Health Regulations (IHR) the only internationally-agreed set of rules governing the timely and effective response to outbreaks and other health emergencies that may spread beyond the borders of an affected country.
A.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
B.
CDC
C.
WHO
D.
None of the above
Question 5
According to the video on the social determinants of health, the great health inequalities which exist between and within countries is mostly due to lack of access to health care.
True
False
Question 6
In this week’s reading on Ebola, Mackey concludes that complex global health challenges should be borne by the WHO alone.
True
False
Question 7
Which one of the following is NOT a social determinant of health established by the WHO’s Commission on the Social Determinants of Health:
A.
social gradient
B.
social exclusion
C.
stress
D.
social media
Question 8
The Millenium Development Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals have which goal in common:
A.End poverty
B.Affordable and clean energy
C.Responsible consumption and production
D.A and C
Question 9
One of the major global health challenges facing the world today is antimicrobial resistance.
True
False
Question 10
In the 21st century, famines have increased in the world and are at the highest peak since:
1945
1957
1998
None of the above
Question 11
In Sierra Leone one out of every ____________mothers has a lifetime risk of dying from childbirth-related issues.
A.
100
B.
545
C.
17
D.
65
Question 12
Which one of these is a specific cause of pregnancy related morbidity and leads to the woman being stigmatized, as shown in the documentary on Sierra Leone:
A.anemia
B.hemorrhage
C.obstetric fistula
D.pregnancy-related hypertension
Explanation / Answer
Ans 1: All of the above: Global health is the health of populations in the global context; it has been defined as "the area of study, research and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide".
Ans2: Sub Sahara Africa: Sub-Saharan Africans suffer from the highest maternal mortality ratio 546 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, or 201,000 maternal deaths a year.
Ans3: Establishment/support of an emergency contingency fund.
Ans4: WHO ( world health organisation)
Ans5: True
Ans 6: False
Ans7: Social media
Ans8: A& C : End poverty and Responsible consumption and production
Ans 9: True
Ans10:
Ans11: 17
Ans12: obstetric fistula
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