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According to the World Health Organization, what is the
definition of health? - ANSWER"Health is a complete state
of physical, mental, and social well-being and not just the
lack of disease or infirmity."
What are other federal agencies (not under DHHS)
involved in public health? - ANSWEREnvironmental
Protection Agency (EPA), VA, and Surgeon General.
What is "Healthy People"? - ANSWERNational public
health agenda that set goals for the nation's health and
, tracks progress. Healthy People 2020 goals: attain high-
quality, longer lives, achieve health equity and eliminate
disparities, create social and physical environments that
promote good health for all, and promote quality of life,
healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all
stages of life.
What is the mission of the CDC? - ANSWERTo collaborate
to create the expertise, information, and tools that people
and communities need to protect their health -- through
health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and
disability, and preparedness for new health threats.
What is the mission of the National Institutes of Health? -
ANSWERScience in pursuit of fundamental knowledge