Which of the Following Results from a Community Needs Assessment

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following results from a community needs assessment should be given highest priority for intervention?

• A) Fetal alcohol syndrome prevention, which is promoted well by the local YMCA.
• B) Iron-deficiency anemia, which is on the decline in your target population.
• C) Obesity, which affects 80% of your target population.
• D) All of these should be a number 1 priority.

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Definitions:

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