What was the focus of health care during the early part of the twentieth century?Select all that apply.Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A. Treatment of infectious diseases
B. Maternal and child health
C. Implementing Medicare
D. Reducing the impact of HIV/AIDS
E. Discovery of external cardiac pacing


Answer: A

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