For Which Reason Do Many Outbreaks Fail to Come to the Attention

question 28

Multiple Choice

For which reason do many outbreaks fail to come to the attention of health authorities?

• A) Healthcare providers are reluctant to report suspected illnesses.
• B) People tend to self-treat illnesses and recover in their homes.
• C) Many illness outbreaks tend to be the result of illicit behaviors.
• D) The reporting process is complicated and time consuming.

---

Definitions:

Parents Responsible

An obligation or duty of parents to take care of, make decisions for, and financially support their children.

Torts

A branch of civil law dealing with situations where one's negligence or intentional act causes harm or loss to another, leading to legal liability.

Minor Children

Individuals under the age of legal adulthood, who are considered incapable of making legal decisions on their own behalf.

Arbitration Provision

A clause in a contract that requires the parties to resolve their disputes through an arbitration process rather than through the court system.