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Which of the following is true of research regulations in the U.S.?

45 CFR 46 addresses ethical issues related to human subjects research

Local public health officials in a small county in Florida have noticed a decrease in the rates of children entering kindergarten having completed the required immunization series. Officials decide to compare the immunization records of the four pediatric practices in the county to see if there is a difference in immunization rates among the different practices. Implementing an educational campaign to inform parents the dangers of missing required vaccines would be an example of?

Assessment

Local public health officials in a small county in Florida have noticed a decrease in the rates of children entering kindergarten having completed the required immunization series. Officials decide to compare the immunization records of the four pediatric practices in the county to see if there is a difference in immunization rates among the different practices. This review is an example of which core public health function?

Assurance

The three core functions of public health guide the essential public health services. Which of the following describes the prompt identification that the interventions or treatments to address health issues are in place?

Assurance

Which of the following has responsibilities for health promotion, prevention, and preparedness?

CDC

Which of the following is a major goal of public health research?

Generating new knowledge

Which of the following describes how public health research differs from routine public health practice?

Goal is to advance knowledge and improve practice

There are several unique features of public health that affect research design and implementation. Which of the following requires a knowledge of the principles and methods of epidemiology, biostatistics, and environmental health and behavioral science?

Need for scientific rigor

Which of the following is true of program evaluation?

Organizations systematically account for activities

Which of the following are the three "Ps" that most influence the health status of foreign countries?

Pollution, population, and poverty

Which of the following is an example of an analytic study?

Randomized trial

In terms of the structure of the U.S. public health system, most activities are performed by which of the following contributors?

State health departments

In the U.S., the largest source of funding and guidance for state and local public health programs is provided by?

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)