Population-Wide Improvements in Social Circumstances, Infectious Disease Control, and Availability

question 51

Multiple Choice

Population-wide improvements in social circumstances, infectious disease control, and availability of _____ have corresponded to greater reductions in infant mortality than have technological advances in medical care.

• A) industrial development
• B) vaccination
• C) safe and nutritious foods
• D) transportation
• E) pre- and post-pregnancy counseling

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Definitions:

Human Health

Human health refers to the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, as defined by the World Health Organization.

UV-A Rays

Long-wave ultraviolet light that penetrates the deepest into the skin, causing aging and long-term skin damage.

Window Glass

Transparent material, typically made from silica, used in the construction of windows to allow light to enter buildings while providing weather resistance.

Ultraviolet Radiation

Electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of causing sunburn and other types of damage.