This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The primary purpose of the World Health Organization is to a. Coordinate surveillance at the ... (Read 160 times)

SO00

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 568
on: Jul 8, 2018
The primary purpose of the World Health Organization is to
 
  a. Coordinate surveillance at the global level.
  b. Prevent outbreaks of disease.
  c. Prevent the transmittal of communicable disease among nations of the world.
  d. Provide humanitarian support in times of disaster.

Question 2

African American females have a higher mortality rate from breast cancer than Caucasian females. This is an example of
 
  a. Projection
  b. Disparity
  c. Racism
  d. A sentinel event


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

eliasc0401

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 338
Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The World Health Organization, comprised of 192 member countries, is uniquely positioned to coordinate surveillance and response at the global level.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Disparities are racial or ethnic differences in the quality of health care, not based on access or clinical needs, preferences, or appropriateness of an intervention.


SO00

  • Member
  • Posts: 568
Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

dreamfighter72

  • Member
  • Posts: 355
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.

Did you know?

Your heart beats over 36 million times a year.

Did you know?

Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.

Did you know?

Malaria was not eliminated in the United States until 1951. The term eliminated means that no new cases arise in a country for 3 years.

Did you know?

On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.

World oil reserves World oil reserves
Whales of the World Whales of the World
Comparison of Paper Medical Records and Electronic Health Records Comparison of Paper Medical Records and Electronic Health Records
Per capita consumption of power is high in the developed world and highest in the United States Per capita consumption of power is high in the developed world and highest in the United States
Access to clean drinking water is just as important as adequate nutrition for human health Access to clean drinking water is just as important as adequate nutrition for human health
Arctic tundra on the world map Arctic tundra on the world map
Video: How does asthma work?And How do you treat asthma?

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library