A nurse researcher wants to get information on the occurrence of an internationally important disease. Which of the following websites would be the best place to seek this information?
a. The United Nations
b. The WHO
c. The World Bank
d. The World Health Assembly
ANS: B
The WHO publishes day-to-day information about international occurrence of disease, injury, and death. The United Nations deals with human rights, world peace, international security, and the promotion of economic and social advancement of all of the world's people. The World Health Assembly is the WHO's policy-making body. The World Bank provides funding for less-er-developed countries.
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