Population-focused practice focuses on defining the problems or needs of and implementing so-lutions for:
a. individuals.
b. aggregates.
c. communities.
d. geographical regions.
ANS: B
Aggregates are a defined population made up of individuals in communities of a specific geo-graphical region. Population-focused practice is implemented with defined populations or sub-populations. This is larger than the scope of individual care, but may not address the larger needs of the entire community or geographical region.
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