VOICED : Colombia confirma tres muertes por zika

VOICED : Colombia confirma tres muertes por zika

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Interactive Video

Social Studies, Biology, Health

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the first instance of a government official attributing deaths to the Zika virus in Colombia, where three patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome died. The Colombian Health Minister addresses the UN's call for abortion authorization in Zika-affected countries due to potential links with microcephaly and Guillain-Barré. The video also explores the sensitive nature of abortion and contraception in Latin America, highlighting Brazil's restrictive abortion laws and the potential need for legal changes to comply with the UN's recommendations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What syndrome was associated with the Zika virus in the Colombian cases?

Klinefelter syndrome

Turner syndrome

Guillain-Barré syndrome

Down syndrome

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the UN suggest countries affected by Zika should consider regarding abortion?

No change in abortion laws

Mandatory abortion for Zika cases

Legalization of abortion

Complete ban on abortion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Colombian Health Minister, what must be proven before considering abortion due to Zika?

The presence of any virus

The patient's consent

The existence of a proven malformation

The availability of medical facilities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the world's Catholics live in Latin America?

50%

40%

30%

20%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Under what circumstances does Brazil currently allow abortion?

In all cases

Only in cases of economic hardship

In cases of rape, risk to life, or anencephalic fetuses

Only with parental consent