The local health department inspects restaurants and food manufacturing facilities. This is an example of:
A) health protection.
B) health promotion.
C) illness prevention.
D) pest surveillance.
Ans: A
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Health-protection activities are environmental or regulatory measures that seek to protect the health of a community or large population.
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