Which one of the following roles does EMS have in public health when providing health care screenings and vaccinations, providing health education, and targeting high-risk populations in an effort to ensure that they are receiving needed medical care?
A) Disease surveillance
B) Disaster management
C) Injury prevention
D) Health promotion

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EMS plays an important role in public health by promoting health and wellness through health education, screenings, and vaccinations and targeting high-risk populations. This falls under the category of health promotion in public health. Disease surveillance involves tracking and monitoring the occurrence and spread of diseases, disaster management involves responding to emergency situations, and injury prevention involves reducing the incidence and severity of injuries.

Which One of the Following Roles Does EMS Have in Public