Which of the following statements about public health is accurate?
A) Prevention of early deaths can be more effectively accomplished by medical treatment than by public health approaches.
B) Expenditures and resources for public health have increased in recent years.
C) Historically, gains in the health of populations have been related largely to changes in safety, sanitation, and food safety.
D) Reform of the medical insurance system is the single change needed to improve the health of Americans.

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Historically, improvements in public health, such as better sanitation, safer food, and improved safety measures, have significantly contributed to population health gains.

Which of the Following Statements About Public Health Is Accurate