A subcommittee within Health and Human Services is evaluating the success of the Millennium Development Goals set to be achieved by 2015. On which goals should this committee focus? (Select all that apply.)
1. Promote gender equality
2. Improve maternal health
3. Eliminate income inequity
4. Achieve universal primary education
5. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Millennium Development Goals (MDG) were selected at the time of the Millennium Declaration and served as benchmarks to measure international progress. Eight goals were set with a target achievement date by 2015: 1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger; 2. Achieve universal primary education; 3. Promote gender equality and empower women; 4. Reduce child mortality; 5. Improve maternal health; 6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases; 7. Ensure environmental sustainability; and 8. Develop a global partnership for development. Eliminating income inequity was not identified as a Millennium Developmental Goal.
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