Question

which of the following is not a service offered by public health programs?
a. diagnosis and treatment of disease
b. medical research
c. testing and counseling
d. prevention education
please select the best answer from the choices provided.
oa
ob
oc
od

Explanation:

Public health programs focus on population - level health. Testing and counseling (C) can be part of public health initiatives for things like STD testing. Prevention education (D) is a key public health activity. Diagnosis and treatment of disease (A) can be provided in public health - related clinics. Medical research (B) is more of a scientific (Natural Science - Medicine and Health sub - field) endeavor to discover new knowledge about diseases, treatments etc., rather than a direct service offered by public health programs which are more about health promotion, disease prevention and community - level health services.

Answer:

B. medical research