Public Health Problems Must Meet the Criteria That They Are

question 4

Multiple Choice

Public health problems must meet the criteria that they are a condition or situation that is a widespread actual or potential cause of morbidity or mortality and that:

• A) they have been proven a valid concern by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
• B) funding to treat or cure the condition is not available at the local or state level.
• C) they do not qualify for treatment as an orphan drug.
• D) there is an existing perception that the condition is a public health problem on the part of the public, the government, or public health authorities.

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