Water Supply and Sanitation
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What is the term used to describe the likelihood of falling ill?

  • Mortality
  • Hygiene
  • Sanitation
  • Morbidity (correct)

What is the primary effect of improvements in water supply and sanitation?

  • Reducing the severity of disease when it occurs (correct)
  • Preventing minor waterborne diseases
  • Increasing the mortality rate from diseases
  • Improving the overall quality of life

What type of diseases are most affected by improvements in water supply and sanitation?

  • Vector-borne diseases
  • Airborne diseases
  • Waterborne diseases (correct)
  • Foodborne diseases

What is the primary goal of improving water supply and sanitation?

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What is the outcome of reducing morbidity from major waterborne diseases?

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What is the primary focus of macroeconomics?

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What is the term for a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over time?

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What is the macroeconomic goal that emphasizes the role of government intervention in stabilizing the economy during times of recession?

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What is the term for the central bank's control over the money supply to influence interest rates and economic activity?

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What is the macroeconomic theory that assumes markets clear and prices adjust to equilibrium levels?

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Morbidity

The likelihood of getting sick.

Waterborne diseases

Illnesses spread through contaminated water.

Improved water supply/sanitation

Better water access and hygiene systems.

Macroeconomics

Study of the whole economy.

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Inflation

General rise in prices over time.

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Keynesian Economics

Government intervention in recessions.

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Classical Economics

Markets clear without interference.

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Money supply

Central bank's control over money circulation.

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Reducing morbidity

Lowering likelihood of illness.

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Improved health outcome

Better overall health resulting from reduced illness.

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