The most critical step in planning a health program that identifies needs of a population within a community is:
1. Assessing need
2. Considering alternative solutions or options
3. Detailing the costs, resources, and activities needed to select from the proposed alternatives
4. Weighing each alternative
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Assessing need provides the reasons and rationale for the program plan.
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