Epidemiologic studies are essential to target programs to populations in greatest need. To help measure progress toward improving mental health, which is a primary focus of epidemiologic studies?
A) Physical costs
B) Emotional costs
C) Mental costs
D) Social costs
Ans: D
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Epidemiologic studies describe the social costs of mental illness and are essential to target programs to populations in greatest need.
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