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Which of the following factors is not a reason why nations located along the Equator are more affected by disease?

A
Many of these nations have low literacy rates.
B
Many of these nations have unstable governments.
C
Many of these nations have advanced industrial economies.
D
Many of these nations have largely agricultural economies.
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Partly because of the effects of AIDS on Botswana’s adult population, the majority of the country’s population is __________.

A
30 to 50 years old
B
40 to 60 years old
C
under 5 years old
D
under 20 years old
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According to the World Health Organization, if a sample of 1,000 deaths from around the world was taken, the majority of deaths would be in __________.

A
developed countries
B
developing countries
C
industrialized countries
D
the Western Hemisphere
5

Deaths by traffic accident are more likely to occur in __________.

A
high-income countries
B
middle-income countries
C
low-income countries
D
poor countries
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Citizens of developed nations typically experience __________.

A
waterborne diseases
B
low literacy rates
C
unstable governments
D
long life expectancies
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How are the percentages of deaths in middle-income and high-income countries similar?

A
The largest percentages of deaths come from lung cancer, stroke, and heart disease.
B
The largest percentages of deaths come from HIV/ AIDS-related illnesses.
C
The largest percentages of deaths result from premature births.
D
The largest percentages of deaths result from tuberculosis, lower respiratory infection, and malaria.
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According to the World Health Organization, if a sample of 1,000 deaths from around the world was taken, the majority of deaths would be in __________.

A
developed countries
B
developing countries
C
industrialized countries
D
the Western Hemisphere
10

All of the following are common endemic diseases, except __________.

A
malaria
B
typhoid
C
smallpox
D
tuberculosis
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Which of the following statements best explains the connection between the social status of women and a country’s overall health?

A
Women who enjoy a higher social status are usually less educated than women of a lower social status.
B
Women who enjoy a higher social status are usually more educated than women of a lower social status.
C
Women who enjoy a higher social status are likely to have far more children than women of a lower social status.
D
Women who enjoy a higher social status are less likely to have healthcare resources than women of a lower social status.
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Deaths by traffic accident are more likely to occur in __________.

A
high-income countries
B
middle-income countries
C
low-income countries
D
poor countries
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A country’s wealth has little effect on the health and welfare of that country's population. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Access to clean water and sanitation are important factors in a population's general health and well-being. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following factors is not a reason why nations located along the Equator are more affected by disease?

A
Many of these nations have low literacy rates.
B
Many of these nations have unstable governments.
C
Many of these nations have advanced industrial economies.
D
Many of these nations have largely agricultural economies.
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Citizens of developed nations typically experience __________.

A
waterborne diseases
B
low literacy rates
C
unstable governments
D
long life expectancies
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What explains the increase in life expectancy in Botswana?

A
the increased availability of jobs and an improved economy
B
access to antiretroviral drugs, HIV/AIDS education, and widespread HIV/AIDS testing
C
a series of military takeovers that stabilized the political system and led to education reform and increased literacy rates
D
a recent military coup that led to an improved healthcare system
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Why is a country with a low literacy rate less likely to have access to healthcare?

A
Endemic diseases are less prevalent in countries with low literacy rates.
B
Healthcare workers refuse to see patients unless they can demonstrate literacy.
C
Countries with low literacy rates often have weak economies and weak governments.
D
Countries with low literacy rates often have strong economies and strong governments.

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