The Responsibilities for Public Health Are Spread Throughout the Federal

question 2

Multiple Choice

The responsibilities for public health are spread throughout the federal government. Which is generally considered the principal agency of the federal public health infrastructure?

• A) Department of Health and Human Services
• B) Environmental Protection Agency
• C) Food and Drug Administration
• D) Legislative branch of government

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