Collecting Data and Monitoring the Health Status of the Population

question 26

Multiple Choice

Collecting data and monitoring the health status of the population defines which of the core public health functions?

• A) Assessment
• B) Prevention
• C) Assurance
• D) Policy development

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Definitions:

Potassium

A chemical element with symbol K and atomic number 19, it's a vital nutrient that regulates fluid balance and nerve signals.

Oxidation Number

The oxidation number is a value assigned to an element in a chemical compound that represents the number of electrons lost or gained by an atom of that element in the compound.

Oxygen

A chemical element with the symbol O, essential for most forms of life and known for its role in combustion and respiration.

MgO

Magnesium oxide, a white hygroscopic solid mineral that is used as a refractory material, in medication, and as a magnesium source in animal feeds.