When is World Population Day celebrated?

Appeared in: Bihar CHO -2019

Explanation

World Population Day is an annual event observed on July 11th.
Its purpose is to raise awareness about global population issues and their impact on development and the environment.
The date was inspired by the 'Day of Five Billion' on July 11, 1987, which marked the day the world's population reached five billion.

Option A: 11 June is not associated with World Population Day or any other major international health observance.
Option C: 11 August is incorrect. It is close to International Youth Day, which is celebrated on August 12th.
Option D: 01 July is not World Population Day. It holds significance in India for a different reason.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Important Health Days as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Community health nurses utilize World Population Day to intensify Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities regarding family planning methods (e.g., condoms, OCPs, IUCDs) and reproductive health.
This day serves as a platform for organizing health talks, counseling sessions for couples, and distributing contraceptives to promote smaller family norms and better maternal and child health outcomes.
What if? If a nurse is planning community outreach in July, they should consider aligning activities with World Population Day (July 11) and World Hepatitis Day (July 28) to maximize public engagement and health education impact.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question that tests your knowledge of important international health days.
First, identify the key term in the question: 'World Population Day'.
Scan the options and try to recall the specific date associated with this day.
The correct date is July 11th, which commemorates the 'Day of Five Billion' in 1987.
Eliminate the other options. Knowing other significant dates, like National Doctors' Day in India (July 1st), can help confirm the incorrectness of the distractors.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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