Global Health

Question 1

Global Health

Answer 1

previously used: collaborative trans-national research and action for promoting health for all

consider using this: borderless pursuit of improving health for populations around the world

Question 2

Top 3 Causes of Death in the United States

Answer 2

Heart Disease
Cancer
COVID-19

Question 3

Healthcare Spending & Life Expectancy

Answer 3

OCED Average: 16.9% in the US which is higher than any other country

Second highest: Switzerland at 12.2%

US has the lowest life expectancy of any other country at 78.6

Question 4

Why might the US have the largest HC spending but the worst outcomes?

Answer 4

The US is the only high-income country that does not guarantee health coverage

Question 5

Leading Causes of Death in Low-to-Middle Income Countries?

Answer 5

Ischemic Heart Disease
Stroke
Lower respiratory infections

Question 6

HIV/AIDS

Answer 6

• 39 million people live with HIV in 2022
• 2/3 of that population live in the WHO Africa region
• 1.3 million newly infected
• 630,000 people die each year from HIV/AIDS

Question 7

US Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

Answer 7

• created in 2003
• bipartisan support across 10 US congresses and 4 administrations
• $100 billion invested into global AIDS
• 25 million lives saved
• partners with 50 countries

Question 8

Rise of NCDS

Answer 8

• leading causes of death and disability globally

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