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Unit 4: Health and human development in a global context - AoS 1 Health and wellbeing in a global context
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What is the concept of human development?Show answer
Human development, as defined by the United Nations, is about creating an environment in which people can develop to their full potential and lead productive, creative lives in accord with their needs and interests. It is about expanding people's freedoms and choices, not just raising income. Development means people having the opportunity to be healthy, educated and able to enjoy a decent standard of living.
What is the Human Development Index?Show answer
The HDI is a summary measure that the United Nations uses to rank countries on three dimensions of human development. It produces a single value between 0 and 1, where higher is better. The three components are:
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