Intro to Global Health Final Exam Questions
The Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO), written in 1948, defines
_________ as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely an
absence of disease or infirmity".
a. wellness
b. miasma
c. medicine
d. health
d. health
(T/F) As a nation becomes wealthier, the proportion of illnesses and deaths due to
infections and undernutrition tends to increase.
false
Which aspect of PACES brings attention to health issues that predominantly affect low-
income countries and other disadvantaged populations and marginalized groups?
a. population
b. cooperation
c. equity
d. security
c. equity
Which of these is a goal of global health in the 21st century?
a. creating innovative solutions to public health problems
b. working to ensure the United States has the best population health
The Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO), written in 1948, defines
_________ as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely an
absence of disease or infirmity".
a. wellness
b. miasma
c. medicine
d. health
d. health
(T/F) As a nation becomes wealthier, the proportion of illnesses and deaths due to
infections and undernutrition tends to increase.
false
Which aspect of PACES brings attention to health issues that predominantly affect low-
income countries and other disadvantaged populations and marginalized groups?
a. population
b. cooperation
c. equity
d. security
c. equity
Which of these is a goal of global health in the 21st century?
a. creating innovative solutions to public health problems
b. working to ensure the United States has the best population health
