Over the Course of the Eighteenth Century, What Was the Trend

question 60

Multiple Choice

Over the course of the eighteenth century, what was the trend in the number of out-of-wedlock births?

• A) They slowly declined as the working classes became better educated.
• B) They increased slowly, because living conditions for the urban poor kept birthrates low.
• C) They doubled, as sexual mores began to shift in European society.
• D) They quadrupled, as more women began to move to cities and out of the control of their families.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Dedicated Resources

Assets or inputs allocated specifically for a particular project, task, or goal without being diverted elsewhere.

Costs

The monetary value of resources consumed or spent to achieve a particular objective.

Benefits

Advantages or positive outcomes that result from a particular action or policy.

Free Rider Problem

A situation where individuals consume a public good without contributing to its cost, benefitting from others' contributions.