According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,the Only

question 129

Multiple Choice

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,the only state in 2009 in which less than 20 percent of the population was considered obese was

• A) Colorado.
• B) Maine.
• C) Missouri.
• D) Oregon.

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:

Salaries

Regular payments made by an employer to an employee, typically paid monthly or biweekly for professional or office work.

Social Security Credit

Based on total wages and self-employment income during the year; the amount of earnings it takes to earn a credit changes each year; in 2009, a person had to earn $1,090 in covered earnings to get one credit; people born after 1929 need 40 credits in their lifetime to qualify for Social Security benefits.

Earnings

The amount of profit that a company produces during a specific period, indicating the financial performance.

401k Plan

A retirement savings plan offered by many American employers, allowing employees to save and invest a piece of their paycheck before taxes.