2023 DHS Prelims Paper 1 QP

1 Name: Centre/ Index Number: Class: DUNMAN HIGH SCHOOL Preliminary Examination Year 6 Economics (Higher 2) 9570/1 Paper 1 Case Study Questions 20 September 2023 2 hours 30 minutes No Additional Materials are required READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST An answer booklet will be provided with this question paper. You should follow the instructions on the front cover of the answer booklet. If you need additional answer paper ask the invigilator for a continuation booklet. Answer all questions. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. This document consists of 9 printed pages including this cover page. [Turn over

2 Question 1: US Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industries Extract 1: US government's responsibility for public health Public health promotes and protects the health of all people and their communities. While the healthcare industry treats people who are sick, public health aims to prevent people from getting sick or injured in the first place. While healthcare industry fo cuses on individual patients, public health focuses on entire populations. Every day, the public health field is working – often behind the scenes – to prevent hazards and keep people healthy. Examples of public health program mes include tracking disease outbreaks to reduce the spread of infectious disease, setting safety standards to protect workers and developing school nutrition programmes to ensure kids have access to healthy food. Governmental responsibilities for public health extend beyond voluntar y activities and services to include additional authorities such as quarantine, mandatory immunisation laws, and regulatory authorities. The state's partnership functions by encouraging residents to do things that benefit their health (e.g., physical activity) or creating conditions to promote good health, and requiring certain actions (e.g., food safety). Source: Community Health Services Administration Handbook, 3 May 2023 Extract 2: US healthcare industry The healthcare industry is in many ways the most consequential part of the United States economy. It is a fundamental part of people’s lives, supporting their health and well-being. Early prevention, which is relatively inexpensive, can prevent dire and expensive healthcare problems later in life. This can reduce the long-term healthcare costs for both individuals and society. Moreover, improved healthcare can lead to healthier individuals who are less likely to be absent from work due to illness. This enhances overall workforce productivity and economic output. Healthcare is growing as a share of the economy and government budgets in ways that appear unsustainable. As healthcare has become a larger part of the economy, a higher share of healthcare funding has been provided by government. This increase comes from the rising share of the populat