In 1990 the CDC Assembled the First List of Standard

question 12

Multiple Choice

In 1990 the CDC assembled the first list of standard case definitions for notifiable diseases. What was the purpose of this venture?

• A) Some diseases were underreported and others were overreported.
• B) There was no central office to collect data.
• C) Some people refused to notify officials when diseases were seen.
• D) No one knew who to report to.

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Definitions:

Limestone Pillars

Natural columns made of limestone, often formed in karst landscapes through the process of dissolution.

Sinkholes

Depressions or holes in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer, often resulting from the dissolution of limestone beneath.

Saltwater Intrusion

The movement of saline water into freshwater aquifers, which can occur due to groundwater extraction or changes in sea level, often leading to the contamination of drinking water sources.

Overpumped

Refers to the excessive extraction of groundwater or other resources, leading to depletion or environmental degradation.