Which of the Following Is a Proximate Objective of Health

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a proximate objective of health policy makers?

• A) Reduce the physical burden households experience when health shocks strike
• B) Reduce the mental burden households experience when health shocks strike
• C) Reduce the risk of health shocks
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Second-Generation Antidepressants

A group of antidepressant medications that include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), and others, often preferred due to their favorable side effect profiles compared to first-generation antidepressants.

MAO Inhibitors

A class of antidepressant drugs that work by inhibiting the action of monoamine oxidase, an enzyme that breaks down neurotransmitters in the brain.

Tricyclics

A class of antidepressant drugs used to treat various mood disorders, characterized by their chemical structure and mechanism of action.

Vagus Nerve Stimulators

Devices implanted in the body that send electrical signals to the vagus nerve to treat conditions like depression and epilepsy.