A nurse is employed at the state department of public health. Which of the following is a fundamental principle guiding his practice?
a. Decisions are made at the federal level, disseminated at the state level, and carried out at the community level.
b. Health of populations is only as good as the health of individuals that live and work in the community.
c. Oversight of community health departments is the most important function.
d. The interaction of the local-state-federal partnership is critical to success.
Question 2
Which of the following is the underlying science or area of study on which public health is based?
a. Biostatistics
b. Epidemiology
c. Medicine
d. Social sciences