What Does Each State Do with the Information That It

question 2

Multiple Choice

What does each state do with the information that it receives about notifiable diseases?

• A) Utilizes the information for surveillance purposes.
• B) Reports the information to the local branch of the World Health Organization (WHO).
• C) Transmits the data electronically, weekly, to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
• D) Stores the information for state use only.

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Definitions:

Chronic Pain

Persistent pain that continues for extended periods of time, typically longer than 3 months, and may not respond to standard treatment.

Sickle Cell Anemia

A genetic disorder of the red blood cells, which become crescent-shaped and can block blood flow, causing pain and potential organ damage.

Nonpharmacological Pain Reduction

Methods to alleviate pain without the use of drugs, such as physical therapy, meditation, or acupuncture.

Chronic Lower Back Pain

Persistent or recurrent pain in the lower back region, lasting for a period of three months or longer, often requiring long-term management strategies.