Public health differs from clinical practice in important ways. Which

QUESTION

Public health differs from clinical practice in important ways. Which statement reflects the differences?

a. Public health is focused on the prevention and health of populations before they are ill.
b. Public health is focused on one individual at a time to ensure the best possible outcome.
c. The health of a community is measured by the use of sophisticated technologies like MRIs.
d. Public health is focused on one family at a time to ensure the best possible outcome.

ANSWER:

ANS: A
Public health is concerned with the health of populations and communities rather than the individual, and therefore, its focus is on the health and prevention of illness of populations.