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HMS, HIC 2014 HSC 8 MC

What major considerations do governments and health authorities take into account when prioritising health issues?

  1. The burden of illness in the community and the potential for reducing this burden
  2. The cost of illness to the community and the socioeconomic capacity of the affected community
  3. The mortality rate and the ability to deal with mortality in a community
  4. The morbidity rate and the number of health services already available for a community
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  • A is correct: Disease burden and prevention potential are key priority considerations.

Other Options:

  • B is incorrect: Cost alone doesn’t determine health priorities without burden assessment.
  • C is incorrect: Mortality alone is too narrow for comprehensive priority setting.
  • D is incorrect: Morbidity and services don’t capture full priority setting criteria.

♦♦ Mean mark 48%.