Why did local and state governments start to become more involved in controlling disease?
a. Hospitals were becoming overcrowded.
b. Businesses were unable to make a profit when employees were ill.
c. Physicians demanded government support in their individual efforts.
d. Citizens were becoming upset with local conditions.
ANS: D
Community outcry for social reform forced state and local governments to take notice of deplorable conditions and take more responsibility for controlling the spread of bacteria and other microorganisms. Hospital overcrowding, unprofitability of businesses, and physician demand for government support did not influence the increased involvement of local and state governments.
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