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Unit 6  |  Social Changes of Sustainable Development 143 6. Which of the following best summarizes what is measured by the Human Development Index? a. Economic, social, and environmental factors b. Cultural diversity and population c. Social equity and consumerism d. Greenhouse gas emission 7. Which of the following actions does the most to reduce fertility rates, infant mortality, and maternal mortality in developing countries? a. Educating girls and women b. Opening new health care clinics c. Providing immunizations and antibiotics d. Providing pre-natal and neo-natal care 8. Millions of deaths each year can be prevented by having universal access to: a. Non-potable water b. Potable water c. Greywater d. Salinized water 9. Which of the following is a quality-of-life challenge that is more prevalent in developed countries, such as the U.S., than in less-developed countries? a. Lack of non-potable water b. Lack of access to education c. Deaths due to communicable diseases, such as HIV d. Deaths due to heart disease 10. What is the name of the principal global organization dedicated to improving public health? a. World Health Organization b. Gates Foundation c. Farmers First d. International Red Cross