Which of the Following Best Describes the Contributions of Social

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the contributions of social sciences to public health?

• A) The relationship between social sciences and public health is a recent development.
• B) Public health can be viewed as an application of many of the social sciences.
• C) Public health rarely utilizes social sciences.
• D) Public health is a quantitative discipline, while social sciences are qualitative.

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Definitions:

Dressings

Materials used in medicine to cover and protect wounds.

Autoclaved Items

Objects that have been sterilized using an autoclave, a machine that uses steam under pressure to kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.

Sterile

Free from any living microorganisms or pathogens, ensuring an environment or instruments are safe for medical procedures or laboratory experiments.

Antiseptic

Substances used on the skin to reduce or prevent infection by killing or inhibiting the growth of pathogens.