Which of the following tasks has traditionally been the purview of public health officials?
A) Licensing physicians and nurses
B) Learning the causes of diseases and methods of transmission
C) Overseeing the education of general practitioners
D) None of the above

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Public health officials are responsible for studying diseases and their methods of transmission in order to prevent outbreaks and protect public health. Licensing and education of healthcare practitioners are typically the responsibility of medical boards and academic institutions.

Which of the Following Tasks Has Traditionally Been the Purview