Question

While countries in stage 4 of the epidemiologic transition have low rates of maternal mortality, they face other challenges. Which of the following are two of those challenges?

(1 point)
Responses

high infant mortality rates

high infant mortality rates

high cost of public assistance for health care

high cost of public assistance for health care

high dependency support ratios

high dependency support ratios

high elderly support ratios

high elderly support ratios

high cost of diffusing medical knowledge to stage 1 countries

Answer 1

In stage 4 of the epidemiologic transition, countries often face challenges related to an aging population and the associated health care needs. The two challenges from the options provided are:

1. **High elderly support ratios** - As the population ages, there is an increased burden on the working-age population to support the elderly, both financially and in terms of health care needs.

2. **High cost of public assistance for health care** - With advancements in health care and an aging population, the costs associated with providing health care can increase significantly.

So, the correct challenges are **high elderly support ratios** and **high cost of public assistance for health care**.