Which of the Following Is a Disease That Was Once

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disease that was once isolated and rare but is now widespread throughout the world?

• A) Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
• B) Smallpox
• C) Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
• D) Measles

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Definitions:

Health Inequity

Health inequity refers to unfair and avoidable differences in health status seen within and between different populations.

Systematic Disparities

Structural inequalities entrenched in societal systems that lead to unequal outcomes for different groups based on race, economic status, or other characteristics.

Poverty

A socioeconomic condition characterized by a severe lack of financial resources and access to basic needs.

Health Differences

The variability in health status and health outcomes among different populations, often influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors.