0015: Roles of Local and State Health Agencies in Public Health

What is one responsibility of Local Health Departments? Local Health Departments implement public health regulations, such as ________ and disease control.

• sanitation

• transportation

• education

• banking

What is one responsibility of Local Health Departments? Local Health Departments manage community ________ clinics and vaccine distribution.

• immunization

• dental

• vision

• nutrition

What is one responsibility of Local Health Departments? Local Health Departments provide crisis counseling and ________ health referrals.

• mental

• financial

• nutritional

• legal

What is one responsibility of Local Health Departments? Local Health Departments conduct inspections of restaurants, schools, and childcare facilities for health and ________ compliance.

• safety

• financial

• technological

• marketing

What is one responsibility of Local Health Departments? Local Health Departments oversee licensing for local health ________ and facilities.

• providers

• restaurants

• vehicles

• parks

What is one responsibility of Local Health Departments? Local Health Departments engage in health education outreach and emergency ________.

• preparedness

• fundraising

• construction

• entertainment

Which agency is responsible for public health at the state level?

• State Department of Public Health

• Federal Bureau of Investigation

• Department of Motor Vehicles

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Which agency is responsible for coordinating disaster preparedness and response involving health crises?

• State Emergency Management Agencies

• Department of Transportation

• Federal Aviation Administration

• National Park Service

Which federal agency leads national disease surveillance, research, and prevention programs?

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

• Department of Transportation (DOT)

Which agency regulates food safety, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)