What is the purpose of PATCH (Planned Approach To Community Health), a structure for health planning created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
A. Enables assessment by different health institutions to maximize resources.
B. Encourages assessment of high-risk groups so efforts can be focused.
C. Engages entire geopolitical communities in assessment of their health needs.
D. Suggests that states cooperate more fully with federal level departments to ensure continuity.
ANS: C
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