What Was the Purpose of the Centers for Disease Control

question 11

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) creating the first list of standard case definitions for notifiable diseases?

• A) Some diseases were underreported, and others were overreported.
• B) There was no central office to collect data.
• C) Some people refused to notify officials when diseases were seen.
• D) No one knew where to report the information that was collected.

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Definitions:

Community Member

An individual who actively participates or identifies with a specific group sharing common interests, geography, or characteristics, contributing to the collective identity and support system of the community.

Durkheim

Emile Durkheim, a founding figure in sociology, known for his work on the social causes of behavior and the structure of society.

Study Of Suicide

A scientific examination of the causes, patterns, and sociological implications of suicide within populations or groups.

Types Of Suicide

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