Which of the Following Was Listed by the Centers for Disease

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was listed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as one of the 10 greatest public health accomplishments of the twentieth century?

• A) Reduction in edentulism of Americans older than 65 years of age from 25% to less than 5%
• B) Fluoride in drinking water
• C) Dental sealants to prevent decay in pits and fissures
• D) Advances in the treatment of adult periodontitis

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Definitions:

Inventory

The total amount of goods or materials held in stock by a business, intended for sale or production.

Average Collection Period

The average amount of time it takes for a business to receive payments owed by its customers for credit sales.

Sales on Account

Transactions where goods or services are sold and payment is deferred to a future date, typically recorded as accounts receivable.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services delivered or used but not yet paid for.