When a Local Health Department Provides a Hypertension Screening to All

question 21

Multiple Choice

When a local health department provides a hypertension screening to all individuals,which general category of health care functions is being used?

• A) Direct services
• B) Financing
• C) Information
• D) Policy setting

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