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Which community benefits most from a community health program?

A
one with many men
B
one with few grocery stores
C
one with few homeless people
D
one with many migrant workers
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How does a weight loss club effectively improve community health?

A
It requires members to lose a specific amount of weight.
B
It provides information and support for members to reach their goals.
C
It allows only those who are serious about making health improvements.
D
It makes other people feel bad that they are not making health changes.
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Two websites have differing information about high blood pressure. When comparing the websites, how can a person best determine which advice is more reputable?

A
It is endorsed by many users.
B
It is from a profitable company.
C
It has been used for many years.
D
It includes a citation for all data.
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Alison and her dad are going on a hike. How can they best protect themselves from sun exposure?

A
by wearing short-sleeved shirts and shorts
B
by applying sunscreen with a minimal SPF
C
by hiking in the middle of the day
D
by wearing protective clothing
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Samantha's urban community is blanketed with smog. Which statement best explains the reason for this poor air quality?

A
People crowd sidewalks as they walk to shopping malls.
B
People use underground subways for long-distance travel.
C
People ride bicycles to commute to work on a daily basis.
D
People drive cars whenever they need to go somewhere.
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If Quentin signs up for his doctor’s health portal, who will automatically have the right to access his medical information?

A
Quentin
B
his wife
C
his employer
D
the appointment scheduler
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An industrial community has significant homelessness. The vaccination rate is low, and many people have chronic illnesses such as diabetes and depression.Which issue in this community can most likely be addressed by a health center?

A
illness due to industrial toxins
B
access to public transportation
C
access to jobs at local businesses
D
rates of poverty and homelessness
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Which medical issue requires a medical specialist?

A
minor cuts and bruises
B
pregnancy test
C
cancer diagnosis
D
blood pressure check
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A town is severely affected by water pollution following a natural disaster. Toilets are backed up and clean drinking water is scarce.Which step can the local health department take to help?

A
Set up a health clinic to treat waterborne diseases.
B
Work with governments in other countries to stop water pollution.
C
Stop all services that provide water to individual homes in the town.
D
Monitor and report any sudden outbreaks of water-related diseases.
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Katie’s grandmother has Alzheimer’s disease. Katie’s grandfather brings her a list of sources he found. Which source is most likely reliable?

A
a social media link to an article with citations written by a neurobiologist
B
a blog post that connects dementia to having chicken pox in childhood
C
a website for a company developing a new drug-based treatment for Alzheimer's
D
a social media page supervised by a person with Alzheimer's
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Which activity does a local health department perform when providing health and environmental services?

A
ensuring the safety of medicines worldwide
B
providing national health guidelines
C
overseeing day-to-day health issues in a county
D
providing funding for international health goals
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Which technology application is most likely to help a person remember a doctor’s instructions?

A
health record portal
B
online support group
C
wearable health device
D
online appointment booking
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In 2015, a study was conducted about using wearable devices. The researchers found that:79 percent of the people in the study would be willing to use one to manage their health.45 percent of the people in the study would be willing to use one to track symptoms.43 percent of the people in the study would be willing to use one to manage a specific health issue.Which is the most likely result if the people in the study used wearable devices?

A
more accurate prescription dosing
B
less symptom management
C
more visits to doctors and specialists
D
less management of chronic conditions
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Which question should people ask themselves when seeking a medical provider?

A
Who else has similar medical concerns?
B
Could this health concern be treated at home?
C
How long has this medical issue been a concern?
D
Is the concern general, or does it require specialized medical knowledge?
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How should someone best use volunteer time to encourage exercise in the community?

A
Lift weights at a community fitness center.
B
Work to create a jogging trail at a local park.
C
Distribute surveys about exercise at schools.
D
Watch how many people are exercising in public areas.
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What is HIPAA?

A
a law protecting the privacy of medical records
B
a regulation of records from emergency rooms
C
a statute creating electronic medical information
D
an insurance clause requiring payment for services
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Read this US policy on clean water.The Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface water. – "Summary of the Clean Water Act,” Environmental Protection Agency

A
to report the number of cases of people who have cholera symptoms
B
to provide health guidelines about effects from waterborne diseases
C
to enforce standards that focus on chemical discharge into bodies of water
D
to carry out research that investigates how dirty water affects human health
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Which strategy is part of the campaign to reduce tobacco use?

A
creating school education programs
B
preventing the sale of tobacco
C
ignoring tobacco advertising
D
advertising tobacco alternatives
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Which is a source of land pollution?

A
heavy traffic producing large amounts of exhaust
B
mold growing on an indoor windowsill
C
people smoking tobacco outside a building
D
fertilizer running off from a large agricultural farm
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Which material is a common indoor air pollutant?

A
smog
B
natural gas
C
vehicle exhaust
D
oxygen

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