When a Public Health Issue, Such as an Escherichia Coli

question 18

Multiple Choice

When a public health issue, such as an Escherichia coli outbreak from contaminated food, makes the news, what organization is responsible for investigating and minimizing such threats to society?

• A) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• B) Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
• C) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• D) Health Resources and Services Administration

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