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danielfitts88

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Why was the time period of 1880-1910 called the golden age of public health?
 
  A. Antibiotics were discovered to fight infections.
  B. Federal, state, and local funding to public health departments increased.
  C. Pasteurization of milk and public water and sewage systems began.
  D. That time period was between two major plagues with high death rates.

Question 2

What was the reason school nursing was seen as so effective?
 
  A. In-school treatment reduced absenteeism.
  B. Nurses were cheaper to employ than additional teachers.
  C. Very ill children were not allowed to attend school.
  D. The nurses knew when to send young children home.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A



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