Public health workers look for ways to prevent diseases. Which of the following jaundice-causing diseases has the potential to be reduced by public health measures?
A) obstructive jaundice caused by gallstones
B) obstructive jaundice caused by a cancerous tumor
C) hepatitis A by sewage control
D) cirrhosis caused by excessive alcohol consumption
E) hemolytic jaundice by blood screening

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Public health measures such as sewage control can help prevent the spread of hepatitis A, which can cause jaundice. Options A, B, D, and E are not preventable by public health measures. Obstructive jaundice caused by gallstones, obstructive jaundice caused by a cancerous tumor, and cirrhosis caused by excessive alcohol consumption are largely preventable through lifestyle modifications and medical treatment. Hemolytic jaundice can be prevented through measures such as blood screening for hemolytic diseases.

Public Health Workers Look for Ways to Prevent Diseases