In Countries of the Developing World

question 13

Multiple Choice

In countries of the developing world:

• A) infant and maternal mortality rates compare favorably with those in the United States and western Europe.
• B) infant and maternal mortality rates have risen sharply in the last 20 years.
• C) women tend to have more control over their reproductive choices than in developed nations.
• D) more than 85% of women give birth with no medical help.

Examine the social determinants and causes of illness and death, including environmental, lifestyle, and healthcare system factors.

Acknowledge the role of belief systems, such as the placebo effect, in health and healing processes.

Understand the sociological reasons for health inequalities, including the disparities caused by economic status.

Recognize the influence of gender on health inequality and the biases present in health and healthcare.

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Definitions:

Gorillas

Large primates native to Africa, known for their social structure and intelligence, belonging to the species Gorilla, divided into two groups: the eastern and western gorillas.

Locomotion

The ability or act of moving from one place to another, utilized by living organisms to navigate through their environments.

African Apes

A term referring to the group of primates native to Africa, including gorillas, chimpanzees, and bonobos.

Knuckle-Walking

A form of quadrupedal locomotion in which an animal walks on the knuckles of its forelimbs, typical of gorillas and chimpanzees, and considered an important aspect of hominid evolution.