A public health nurse (PHN) understands that the emergence of new infectious diseases is influ-enced by the:
a. increased availability of immunizations.
b. globalization of food supplies.
c. decreased use of child care facilities.
d. creation of sanitation systems in third world countries.
ANS: B
Globalization of food supplies is one of the many factors that can influence the emergence of in-fectious diseases. The increased use of childcare facilities could contribute to the emergence of new infectious diseases. The lack of sanitation systems in third world countries could contribute to the emergence of new infectious diseases. The increased availability of immunizations should decrease the emergence of diseases.
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