Improvement to the Overall Health Status of a Population Contributes

question 5

Multiple Choice

Improvement to the overall health status of a population contributes to the economic growth of a country in several ways, including:

• A) Decreasing the number of people needing outside resources
• B) Increasing in the number of children who can attend school and eventually participate in their country's economic growth
• C) Increasing the monetary resources that can be used to treat disease and illness
• D) Improving the ability to pay debt to more-developed countries

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Definitions:

1980s

A decade marked by significant economic, political, and cultural events, including the end of the Cold War, the rise of neoliberal economic policies, and significant technological advancements.

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Welfare Payments

Government-provided financial aid to individuals or families, intended to support those who are unable to support themselves.

Income Tax

A tax levied by governments on individuals' or entities' income, including earnings from employment, business profits, and investments.