The Science and Practice of Protecting and Improving the Health

question 29

Multiple Choice

The science and practice of protecting and improving the health of a community through the use of preventive medicine is known as:

• A) public health.
• B) epidemiology.
• C) primary prevention.
• D) injury risk.

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Definitions:

Patronage

The support or regular business given to a store, restaurant, or public establishment by customers.

Light Users

Consumers who use a product or service infrequently and in lower quantities compared to heavy users, often targeted differently in marketing strategies.

Urban College

An educational institution located in a city environment, often providing higher education opportunities with an emphasis on serving the local urban community.

Marketing Research

The process of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data about a market, including competitors and consumers.