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HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 033 MC

Which of the following BEST describes the goal of social justice principles in relation to health?

  1. To provide equal healthcare services to all individuals regardless of their circumstances.
  2. To improve the health of disadvantaged groups by addressing inequalities and empowering them.
  3. To promote preventative health measures and increase healthy life expectancy for all people.
  4. To ensure adequate healthcare funding is available to support the totality of the health system.

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\(B\)

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  • B is correct as social justice principles aim to improve health outcomes for disadvantaged groups by addressing systemic inequalities and empowering these populations.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect as social justice aims for equity (fairness) rather than equality (sameness).
  • C is incorrect as the promotion of preventative health measures is not the primary goal of social justice principles.
  • D is incorrect as healthcare funding is not the primary focus of social justice principles in health.