Health Care Costs and the United Nations

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What is the primary goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3?

  1. To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

  2. To eradicate poverty and hunger.

  3. To provide quality education for all.

  4. To combat climate change and its impacts.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SDG 3 aims to achieve universal health coverage, reduce maternal and child mortality, and combat communicable and non-communicable diseases, among other targets.

Which UN agency is responsible for coordinating global health efforts and setting international health standards?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. World Bank


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The WHO is the UN agency responsible for leading global health efforts, providing technical assistance to countries, and setting international health standards.

What is the estimated annual global spending on health?

  1. $7.8 trillion

  2. $10.6 trillion

  3. $13.4 trillion

  4. $16.2 trillion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As of 2019, the estimated annual global spending on health was approximately $10.6 trillion.

Which country spends the highest percentage of its GDP on healthcare?

  1. United States

  2. Germany

  3. Switzerland

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States spends the highest percentage of its GDP on healthcare, at around 17%.

What is the main objective of the World Health Organization's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiative?

  1. To ensure that everyone has access to essential health services without financial hardship.

  2. To reduce the cost of healthcare for individuals and families.

  3. To improve the quality of healthcare services.

  4. To increase the number of healthcare providers.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The UHC initiative aims to provide access to essential health services for all people, regardless of their ability to pay.

What is the term used to describe the situation where people are unable to access healthcare services due to financial constraints?

  1. Financial hardship

  2. Health inequality

  3. Catastrophic health expenditure

  4. Health poverty


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Catastrophic health expenditure refers to the situation where a household's healthcare expenses exceed a certain proportion of their income.

Which UN agency is responsible for providing financial assistance to developing countries for health-related projects?

  1. World Bank

  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The GFATM is a global partnership that provides financial assistance to countries for programs to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

What is the name of the UN Secretary-General's initiative launched in 2016 to accelerate progress towards achieving SDG 3?

  1. Every Woman Every Child

  2. Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health

  3. Health for All

  4. Universal Health Coverage 2030


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Every Woman Every Child is a global initiative launched in 2016 to accelerate progress towards achieving SDG 3, with a focus on improving the health of women, children, and adolescents.

Which UN agency is responsible for coordinating efforts to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. World Bank


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The WHO is responsible for coordinating global efforts to combat NCDs, which include cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases.

What is the name of the UN agency that provides technical assistance to countries in strengthening their health systems?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. World Bank


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The WHO provides technical assistance to countries in strengthening their health systems, including improving infrastructure, training healthcare workers, and developing health policies.

Which UN agency is responsible for coordinating efforts to improve maternal and child health globally?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. World Bank


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

UNICEF is responsible for coordinating global efforts to improve maternal and child health, including providing vaccines, promoting breastfeeding, and supporting nutrition programs.

What is the name of the UN agency that provides financial assistance to countries for reproductive health programs?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

  4. World Bank


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

UNFPA provides financial assistance to countries for reproductive health programs, including family planning, maternal health, and sexual and reproductive health education.

Which UN agency is responsible for coordinating efforts to combat HIV/AIDS globally?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

UNAIDS is responsible for coordinating global efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, including providing technical assistance to countries, advocating for increased funding, and promoting prevention and treatment programs.

What is the name of the UN agency that provides financial assistance to countries for malaria control and elimination programs?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

GFATM provides financial assistance to countries for malaria control and elimination programs, including providing insecticide-treated bed nets, antimalarial drugs, and rapid diagnostic tests.

Which UN agency is responsible for coordinating efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB) globally?

  1. World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

  3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  4. Stop TB Partnership


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Stop TB Partnership is a global partnership that coordinates efforts to combat TB, including providing technical assistance to countries, advocating for increased funding, and promoting prevention and treatment programs.

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