What mythical god was believed to promote healthcare in ancient times?
1.
Apollo
2.
Zeus
3.
Isis
4.
Ares
ANS: 1
The primitive healthcare that was available was provided by males, except for the midwives, and was promoted by a belief in Apollo, the mythical Greek healer.
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