HHD U4 TOPIC 8

Which countries are included when discussing similarities and differences in health status and burden of disease?

• Only high-income countries

• Only low-income countries

• Low-, middle-, and high-income countries, including Australia

• Only middle-income countries

What factors contribute to similarities and differences in health status and burden of disease?

• Climate change and natural disasters

• Access to safe water, sanitation, poverty, inequality, and discrimination

• Technological advancements

• Political stability

What should be analyzed to understand the impact on health and wellbeing in different countries?

• Political systems

• Factors contributing to health status and burden of disease

• Historical events

• Technological advancements

What should be compared to analyze reasons for health inequalities within and between nations?

• Economic policies

• Health data and other information

• Cultural practices

• Political systems

What is the purpose of classifying countries into groups?

• To create competition among countries

• To guide policies and interventions for improving health and wellbeing

• To increase tourism

• To promote cultural exchange

Why is the term 'developing' not used anymore?

• It implies that all countries are improving, when this is not the case

• It suggests that some countries are getting worse, not developing

• It is a term used only for economic purposes

• It is a term that is outdated

What terminology is now used instead of 'developing' countries?

• First/Second/Third World Countries

• Industrialized/Non-Industrialized Countries

• High/Medium/Low Income Countries

• Advanced/Basic Countries

How many categories can all countries be classified?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which of the following is NOT a category for classifying countries?

• High-income countries

• Middle-income countries

• Low-income countries

• Developing countries

Middle-income countries can be further divided into which two groups?

• High middle-income countries and Low middle-income countries

• Upper middle-income countries and Lower middle-income countries

• High-income countries and Low-income countries

• Developed countries and Developing countries