What initiative began as a result of a resolution adopted by the WHO in 1977?
a. Declaration of Alma Ata
b. Medicare
c. Healthy People
d. PHC movement
ANS: D
The WHO adopted a resolution accepting the goal of attaining a level of health that permitted all citizens of the world to live socially and economically productive lives. The name of the resolu-tion that was adopted was the Declaration of Alma Ata. Medicare began as part of the Social Security Act. The Healthy People initiative began as part of the 1979 Surgeon General's Report addressing the health needs of Americans.
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