A population health approach:
a. aims to improve the health of the entire population.
b. is funded by local, state, and national governments.
c. strives to care for people who already ex-hibit optimal health.
d. treats community-acquired diseases in area clinics.
A
Population health is an approach to health that aims to improve the health of the entire population and reduce health inequities among population groups.
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