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Addressing Public Health Concerns — Quiz Answers

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What is the primary role of public health officials during a natural disaster?

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to instruct people on how to stay safe
B
to prevent natural disasters
C
to recommend new public health policies
D
to improve local building safety codes
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How can people help shape public health policies?

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obey public safety laws
B
attend town meetings
C
register for the selective service
D
research disease prevention
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How did a 1994 policy instituting undercover compliance checks at retailers that sell alcohol affect underage drinking?

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Retailers were afraid of being cited, so alcohol sales to minors decreased.
B
Minors couldn’t easily purchase alcohol, so fake ID use increased.
C
Minors couldn’t easily purchase alcohol, so theft of beer and wine increased.
D
Retailers were afraid of being cited, so many stopped selling alcohol.
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What responsibility do citizens have toward helping ensure public safety in their communities?

A
to campaign for new regulations
B
to obey local public safety laws
C
to read public safety research
D
to participate in research studies
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Which example shows that public health research led to improved community health outcomes?

A
a public campaign highlighting the long-term health benefits of quitting smoking
B
the Safe Drinking Water Act resulted in cleaner drinking water across the US
C
a 1984 law establishing a national minimum legal drinking age (MLDA)
D
a study that shows a relationship between diet and onset of type 2 diabetes
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How can citizens influence public health policies that affect their communities?

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by talking to their doctors
B
by researching diseases
C
by volunteering for a campaign
D
by enacting new regulations
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What is a citizen’s responsibility before a public health regulation is enacted into law?

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Citizens should decide if they will follow new regulations.
B
Citizens should determine if new regulations will be effective.
C
Citizens should rally to support new regulations.
D
Citizens should stay informed about new regulations.
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How can a citizen make informed decisions about which public policies to support?

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by supporting a candidate
B
by signing petitions
C
by voting in elections
D
by researching issues

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