Question

in order to maintain optimal community health, the best plan for communities would be to _______.
a decrease vaccinations and research new treatments and cures
b create laws that control public behavior, like hand washing and blowing your nose
c provide community support to elders who are sick and need healthcare treatment
d provide health services and regulate food and water supplies

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option A: Decreasing vaccinations is harmful as vaccinations prevent diseases. Researching new treatments is good but decreasing vaccinations overshadows it.
• Option B: While hand - washing and blowing nose are good, creating laws for such basic behaviors is not practical for maintaining optimal community health.
• Option C: Supporting elders is important but only a part of community health. It does not cover all aspects like food and water regulation.
• Option D: Providing health services (covers diagnosis, treatment, prevention) and regulating food and water (prevents diseases from contaminated sources) is a comprehensive approach for community health.

Answer:

D. provide health services and regulate food and water supplies