Why Did Local and State Governments Start to Become More

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why did local and state governments start to become more involved in controlling disease?

• A)Hospitals were becoming overcrowded
• B)Businesses were unable to make a profit when employees were ill
• C)Physicians demanded government support in their individual efforts
• D)Citizens were becoming upset with local conditions.

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