The agency most heavily involved with the health and welfare concerns of United States citizens is the:
a. USDHHS.
b. PHS.
c. Health Resources and Services Admin-istration.
d. WHO.
ANS: A
The USDHHS is the agency most heavily involved with the health and welfare of United States citizens. It touches more lives than any other federal agency. The PHS was the first major federal government action relating to health. The Health Resources and Services Administration is part of the USDHHS. The WHO is concerned with access to health care across the world.
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