What Three Core Public Health Functions Were Identified in an Institute

question 21

Multiple Choice

What three core public health functions were identified in an Institute of Medicine (IOM) report in 1998?

• A) Determination, analysis, recapitulation
• B) Assessment, policy development, assurance
• C) Delineation, program development, analysis
• D) Stratification, process, modification

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Definitions:

Cell Division

The process by which a cell replicates its genetic material and divides into two or more separate cells, essential for growth, reproduction, and tissue repair.

Rotifera

A phylum of microscopic and near-microscopic pseudocoelomate animals known for their wheel-like ring of cilia at their front ends.

Abdominal Assessment

A systematic examination of the abdomen to check for signs of disease or abnormality, involving inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation.

Auscultation

The act of listening to sounds within the body, often using a stethoscope, to assess and diagnose various health conditions.