The three basic functions of public health, while useful in providing a delineation of responsibilities and an intellectual framework for the work of governmental public health, did not provide a clear understanding or definition of the work of public health agencies.

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The three basic functions of public health (assessment, policy development, and assurance) offer a framework but may lack detailed guidance on specific roles and tasks for public health agencies.

The Three Basic Functions of Public Health, While Useful in Providing