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Communicable Diseases — Quiz

Question 5 • Contemporary Health

Which is a function of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

Answer
A
preventing the individual spread of diseases
B
reporting communicable diseases
C
establishing vaccination schedules for children
D
controlling disease outbreaks

Explanation

The CDC monitors diseases and helps investigate and control outbreaks that threaten public health. Preventing the spread of disease in everyday situations is also an individual responsibility, while doctors and laboratories generally report communicable diseases to state or local health departments. The best answer is controlling disease outbreaks.

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