Which of the Following Is the Rate Most Widely Used

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the rate most widely used to compare the health of populations across countries?

• A)Birth rate
• B)Crude mortality rate
• C)Rate of death from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection
• D)Infant mortality rate

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Definitions:

Primary Health Care

Basic or essential health care based on practically acceptable and scientifically sound methods and technology, accessible to individuals and families in the community.

National Primary Health Care Awareness Strategy

A campaign or initiative designed to increase awareness and understanding of primary health care's role and importance in the community.

Canada Health Act

The statute that sets out the primary objective of Canadian healthcare policy, to ensure that all residents have reasonable access to medically necessary services without direct charges.

Surgical

Surgical refers to anything related to or involving surgery, which is a medical intervention involving manual and instrumental techniques to treat diseases, injuries, or deformations.