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The Superfund legislation was enacted to deal with the cleanup of hazardous substances in the environment.

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Voluntary health agencies are usually supported by paid staff and volunteers.

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Philanthropic foundations spend most of their efforts on fundraising.

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The most widely recognized international health organization today is the United Nations.

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List and provide the key responsibility for at least three operating divisions of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Administration on Aging-carries out the ...

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Describe the organization of the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Membership is open to any nation that ha...

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An example of a quasi-governmental health organization is


A) the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
B) a county health department
C) the National Science Foundation
D) the American Cancer Society

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Explain one way a state health department can be at the disposal of local health departments.

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State health departments have ...

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The potential for school health programs to make a significant contribution to community health is enormous because


A) parents support all of the content presented in the coordinated school health program
B) funding is substantial for the coordinated school health program
C) students spend so much time in health classes while in school
D) school attendance is required throughout the United States

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The core functions of public health are utilized by state health agencies.

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The power to arrest someone who refuses to undergo treatment for a communicable disease lies with


A) a community health nurse
B) a member of the local board of health
C) a local health officer
D) a scientist within the NIH

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The Department of Health and Human Services is the only entity under the federal government that plays a role in our nation's health.

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The largest and most visible international health agency is the


A) United Nations
B) Department of Health and Human Services
C) World Health Organization
D) Pan American Health Organization

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The activities of philanthropic foundations are unique because


A) they have so many staff members
B) they have money to give away
C) they are quasi-governmental agencies
D) they reduce health care costs

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Which agency maintains records,analyzes disease trends,and publishes epidemiological reports on all types of diseases?


A) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
B) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
D) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

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The mission of professional health organizations is to


A) promote high standards of professional practice for their specific professions
B) raise money for community health agencies
C) provide services to people affected with various diseases and conditions
D) expand worksite health promotion programs

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Historically,communities have always taken aggressive actions to deal with health issues.

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Provide four examples of the 22 core functions of the World Health Organization.

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One of the World Health Organization's most noteworthy achievements was helping to eradicate smallpox.

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List three categories of nongovernmental health agencies.

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