Which of the Following Is an Example of the Mission

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the mission of public health according to the Institute of Medicine?

• A) Tracking avian flu outbreaks and doing surveillance in the United States
• B) Providing a flu shot for an elderly person at the health department
• C) Keeping track of alternative therapies in use in the United States
• D) Keeping snake antivenom at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta

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Definitions:

Anxiety Disorders

A category of mental health disorders characterized by significant fear or anxiety that impacts a person's daily functioning.

Excessive Fear

An overwhelming and often irrational sense of anxiety or dread regarding a specific object, situation, or activity, beyond normal or expected levels.

Persistent Worry

Continuous feelings of unease or anxiety about potential future events or outcomes.

Safety Behaviors

Actions taken to avoid perceived threats or reduce anxiety in situations, often part of the coping strategies in anxiety disorders.