What is the goal of local public health departments?

a. To monitor communicable diseases
b. To improve the health status of communi-ties
c. To offer services for the uninsured
d. To enforce environmental codes and laws


ANS: B
The goal of local public health departments is to safeguard the public's health and improve the health status of communities. The federal and state levels monitor communicable diseases, offer services for the uninsured, and enforce environmental codes and laws.

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