GLOBAL SOCIAL ISSUES

Which of the following factors has been shown to have the greatest impact on reducing poverty?

• Increased foreign aid
• Economic growth
• Political stability

Which of the following regions has seen the greatest reduction in poverty over the past two decades?

• Sub-Saharan Africa
• South Asia
• Latin America and the Caribbean

What percentage of the world's population lives in poverty?

• 0.1
• 0.25
• 0.5

Which of the following regions has the highest poverty rate?

• South east asia
• South America
• Sub-Saharan Africa

What is the poverty line?

• The minimum wage in a given country
• The level of income required to afford basic necessities
• The average income of the poorest 20% of a population

Which of the following is the leading cause of death globally?

• Cancer
• Heart disease
• Infectious diseases

What is the main cause of the current global rise in obesity?

• Genetic factors
• Increased consumption of processed foods
• Sedentary lifestyles

What percentage of the world's population lacks access to essential healthcare services?

• 10%

• 25%

• 5%

What is the leading cause of death among children under the age of five?

• Malaria
• Pneumonia
• Diarrhea

What is the leading cause of disability worldwide?

• Mental health disorders
• Cardiovascular disease
• Musculoskeletal disorders