Author Question: MC The March of Dimes has instituted a public awareness campaign to decrease premature births. It ... (Read 78 times)

Metfan725 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

MC The March of Dimes has instituted a public awareness campaign to decrease premature births. It has also conducted media campaigns to raise public awareness of this health problem in addition to research about prematurity and government

lobbying efforts. Official government efforts to address prematurity include research and public awareness. The March of Dimes is a voluntary agency. The primary emphasis of the March of Dimes campaign is on:

A. Funding, research, and education.
B. Education, policy development, and funding.
C. Research, education, and policy development.
D. Policy development, research, and public health practice.

Question 2

MC West Nile virus has been diagnosed in the state. The state health department has ordered mosquito spraying in the affected area and public service announcements are being broadcast in the local media to alert the population to drain water

from loose tires and other areas where there may be stagnant water. What obligations are being addressed by the state health department? (Select all that apply.)
A. Prevent epidemics and the spread of disease.
B. Promote healthy behavior and good mental health.
C. Protect the public from environmental hazards.
D. Respond to disasters and assist.
E. Prevent injury.

Danny Ewald · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C. Research, education, and policy development.

Answer to Question 2

A. Prevent epidemics and the spread of disease.
C. Protect the public from environmental hazards.
E. Prevent injury.