Which of the Following Is Not a Purpose of Public

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a purpose of public health statutes?

• A) checking water quality
• B) requiring physicians to take public health courses
• C) inspecting restaurants and other facilities that serve food
• D) exterminating pest and vermin that can spread disease
• E) guarding against unsanitary conditions in public facilities

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Definitions:

Utilitarianism

A theory in normative ethics holding that the best moral action is the one that maximizes utility or happiness for the greatest number of people.

Positivism

A philosophical approach that emphasizes the observational and empirical evidence as the foundation for knowledge and understanding.

Biological Determinism

The idea that biological factors such as genetic makeup determine human behavior and societal roles.

Hard Deviance

Activities or behaviors that strongly deviate from societal norms and are often perceived as being harmful or criminal by the general public.