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SO00

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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


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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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