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chads108

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What is the most important primary prevention measure a person can take to prevent infections?
 
  A. Check with the local public health department regarding current epidemics or precautions.
  B. Eat correctly, exercise every day, and get adequate sleep.
  C. Perform frequent hand washing with soap and water, especially before eating or touching the face.
  D. See your health care provider once a year for scheduled screenings.

Question 2

The primary successes in protecting the public's health have come primarily from which actions?
 
  A. Creation of effective broad-spectrum antibiotics
  B. National immunization campaigns to protect children
  C. Growth of hospitals and medical and nursing schools in the twentieth century
  D. Safe water and sewage systems as well as milk pasteurization



ankilker

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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