Which of the following activities are addressed by most public health departments on the federal,state,and local levels?
A) Collecting and analyzing various health statistics
B) Fining and terminating business at any facility that engages in unsafe commercial practices
C) Identifying and planning for high-risk populations
D) Planning for and responding to emergencies

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The majority of local,state,and federal public health agencies engage in collecting and analyzing vital statistics,providing health education and information,receiving reports about and investigating and controlling communicable diseases,protecting the environment to reduce the risk to health,providing some health services to particular populations at risk,planning for and responding to natural and human-made disasters and emergencies,identifying public health problems for at-risk and high-risk populations,conducting community assessments to identify community assets and gaps,and partnering with other organizations to develop and implement responses to identified public health concerns.Public health departments do not regulate the practices of businesses; thus,they would not be responsible for fining or terminating businesses.

Which of the Following Activities Are Addressed by Most Public