What was the primary reason public health lost power and influence in the 1960s?
a. Continued to emphasize prevention rather than hospital care
b. Forgot voters would rather pay for care from a private physician
c. Had significantly reduced many life-threatening health problems
d. Lobbyists were unable to influence legislators
ANS: C
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