Question 1 Which of the following is a theory for why development...

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Which of the following is a theory for why development has been slower in some nations:

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a. Property rights

b. Lack of freedom

c. Culture

d. All of the above

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Increased international trade of goods has helped to reduce the spread of infectious disease, due to improved access to nutritious foods and effective medications globally.

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In many African countries in particular, the most skilled and wealthiest segments of the population are often the most likely to become affected by the HIV virus.

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One of the main concerns about the new globalization of culture that is taking place is that:

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a. It mostly involves "Americanization" of world cultures

b. It takes away the rights of women

c. It encourages laziness

d. It disrupts national political structures

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International public health officials believe that which of the following are necessary for improving public health:

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a. Increased restrictions on food exports

b. Research and quarantine practices

c. Surveillance and immunization

d. None of the above

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The four primary "global diseases" of concern are:

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a. Influenza, HIV/AIDS, Hanta virus, Malaria

b. HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Polio

c. HIV/AIDS, Influenza, Polio, Malaria

d. HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Cholera

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Worldwide, about one-quarter of TB deaths are associated with HIV. 

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Genetically modified organisms are controversial because:

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a. They are more resistant to parasites

b. They grow faster

c. They are not natural

d. None of the above

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Tuberculosis is found primarily in rural areas in poorer countries.

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Trade sanctions were sometimes used by the USA against other nations for their lack of human rights, labor laws, and environmental standards. Also, aid and grants were sometimes withheld as well.

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