Question

which step would a state health department most likely take to reduce lead exposure?
promote health - planning operations to limit lead exposure at home.
evaluate the number of countries affected by lead exposure.
create general national guidelines for working with lead.
carry out research on the worldwide effects of lead products.

Explanation:

A state health department focuses on its state's health. Promoting health - planning operations to limit lead exposure at home is within its scope. Evaluating countries (beyond a state), creating national (not state - level) guidelines, and researching worldwide effects (not state - specific) are less likely for a state health department.

Answer:

Promote health - planning operations to limit lead exposure at home.