What Is Freedman's "Trilemma" and Why Does He Call It

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Essay

What is Freedman's "trilemma" and why does he call it that? Do you agree with Donagan's reasons for finding its principles weak? Why or why not?

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Recessive Gene

A gene that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical and not masked by a dominant allele in a heterozygous condition.

Double Helix

The structure of DNA, characterized by two intertwined strands forming a spiral shape, discovered by Watson and Crick.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, comprising all the alleles and genes within an individual's DNA.

Genetic Material

Genetic material constitutes the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) or RNA (ribonucleic acid) in living organisms that contains the biological instructions which determine an organism's physical characteristics, development, and functioning.