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londonang

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on: Jul 8, 2018
As communicable disease declined in the 1960s, which key public health issue became more prominent?
 
  A) Immunizations
  B) Workplace safety
  C) Cigarette smoking
  D) Family planning

Question 2

Select the number that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) best represents the number of years added to the life expectancy because of public health.
 
  A) 15
  B) 20
  C) 25
  D) 30


fatboyy09

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Beginning in the 1960s, as communicable diseases declined, attention turned to prevention of chronic diseases and related risk factors, such as cigarette smoking and dietary fat.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), public health is credited with adding 25 years to the life expectancy of people in the United States.


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