Deck 15: Global Health - We Are the World

Question 1

Which of the following is a true statement?

A) Throughout the world one in six children live where there is some form of war.
B) The United Nations International Children's Education Fund (UNICEF) estimates there are 230 million children living in countries and areas where there is armed conflict.
C) Along with the risk of premature death and disability resulting from exposure to violence, war leads to issues such as severe malnutrition, malaria, and other diseases.
D) All of these are true statements.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following statements about disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) is incorrect?

A) DALYs measure the overall disease burden of a condition on society in terms of number of years lost due to poor health, disability, or death.
B) DALY is calculated by a formula that includes factors such as prevalence and incidence of disease.
C) Countries with high rates of preventable disease and premature death have a lower number of DALYs than healthier countries.
D) DALYs are commonly used by health researchers.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The average life expectancy for someone born in the United States in 2015 is 79.3 years; however, in several African countries the average life expectancy is less than 55 years.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Global health does not focus on economic development.

Question 5

An absence of government policies, poor infrastructure, and cultural stigma lead to numerous health problems for women around the world.

Question 6

A nongovernmental organization (NGO) is a not-for-profit organization that is dependent on states and international governmental organizations.

Question 7

What is the social justice imperative?

Question 8

Describe the Global Burden of Disease project.

Question 9

Why is Malala Yousafzai such an important global leader?

Question 10

Explain how Paul Farmer contributes to improving global health.