The public health nurse is planning health programs using the Healthy People 2020 objectives. Which objective would be included to address the objective of reducing toxic substances and hazardous wastes?
A) Encouraging use of mass transit
B) Reducing lead blood levels in children
C) Increasing the number of days when beaches are open and safe
D) Reducing indoor mouse and cockroach allergens
B) Reducing lead blood levels in children
Explanation: A) Healthy People objectives to improve air quality include increased use of alternative modes of transportation and mass transit to decrease emissions from motor vehicles. This objective does not address the issue of toxic substances and reducing wastes.
B) An objective to reduce toxic substances and hazardous wastes includes reductions in lead blood levels in children.
C) A Healthy People objective related to water quality is to increase the number of days when beaches are open and safe. This objective does not address the issue of toxic substances and reducing wastes.
D) To improve the quality of home and community environments, a Healthy People objective includes reducing indoor mouse and cockroach allergens.
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