West Nile virus has been diagnosed in the state. The state health department has ordered mosquito spraying in the affected area and public service announcements are being broadcast in the local media to alert the population to drain water from loose tires
and other areas where there may be stagnant water. What obligations are being addressed by the state health department? (Select all that apply.)
1. Prevent epidemics and the spread of disease.
2. Protect the public from environmental hazards.
3. Prevent injury.
4. Promote healthy behavior and good mental health.
5. Respond to disasters and assist.
Answer: 1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. By ordering the mosquito spraying and using the public service announcements, the state health department is preventing the spread of West Nile virus and protecting the public from environmental hazards, thus also preventing potential further injury. The actions are not geared to promoting healthy behavior and good mental health. This action is not responding to a disaster and assisting with recovery.
2. By ordering the mosquito spraying and using the public service announcements, the state health department is preventing the spread of West Nile virus and protecting the public from environmental hazards, thus also preventing potential further injury. The actions are not geared to promoting healthy behavior and good mental health. This action is not responding to a disaster and assisting with recovery.
3. By ordering the mosquito spraying and using the public service announcements, the state health department is preventing the spread of West Nile virus and protecting the public from environmental hazards, thus also preventing potential further injury. The actions are not geared to promoting healthy behavior and good mental health. This action is not responding to a disaster and assisting with recovery.
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