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Which medical professional or service treats severe medical needs?

A
emergency room
B
pregnancy center
C
medical specialist
D
general practitioner
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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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How could a person communicate directly with leaders about community health issues?

A
by agreeing to be interviewed on a local radio station
B
by participating in a town hall meeting for legislators
C
by talking to family members about health issues
D
by making an appointment with a family physician
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Which form of volunteering would increase public awareness of cancer?

A
reducing barriers
B
identifying needs
C
speaking publicly
D
supporting a decision
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Which service do most community health centers provide?

A
child care
B
meal preparation
C
medical research
D
mental health treatment
6

Which government organization is responsible for improving health through access to health services?

A
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
B
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
C
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
D
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
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Which is the best place to start a search for a physician?

A
a hospital waiting room
B
a community bulletin board
C
a county health department
D
a university premedical program
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Which improvement is most likely to occur if a school implements a health program?

A
lower rates of allergies
B
fewer days missed due to illness
C
eliminated risk of measles
D
more referrals of students to hospitals
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Which community health resource can best meet the needs of a person with chronic migraines?

A
urgent care
B
emergency room
C
nurse practitioner
D
Planned Parenthood
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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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