The Purpose of Public Health Core Functions Is To

question 8

Multiple Choice

The purpose of public health core functions is to:

• A) clarify the role of the government in fulfilling the mission of public health.
• B) ensure the safety of populations in receiving quality health care.
• C) provide community-based individualized care to every person in the United States.
• D) unite public and private providers of care in a comprehensive approach to providing health care.

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Definitions:

Staples Thesis

An economic theory suggesting that the development of economies depends on the export of natural resources or "staples."

Fur Trade

The buying and selling of animal fur as a commercial enterprise, historically a major driver of exploration and settlement in North American regions.

Cod Fisheries

The industry or practice of catching codfish, historically significant for economic development in various regions.

Innis

Harold Innis was a Canadian economist and communication theorist known for his work on media, communication theories, and economic history.