Which of the Following Describes One of the Primary Responsibilities

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes one of the primary responsibilities of local health departments?

• A) Provide health care services for the poor
• B) Conduct research on the causes of disease
• C) Inspect and regulate services that affect public health
• D) Evaluate the quality of hospital services

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Definitions:

Fishery Collapse

A rapid decline in a fishery’s population because its fish are being harvested faster than they can reproduce.

Population Growth

The increase in the number of individuals in a population, usually measured as a percentage of the total population.

Harvested

The process of gathering mature crops from the fields.