Which statement about assessment (one of the core public health functions) and how it can be applied to environmental health is most accurate?

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Assessment includes the investigation of health hazards, surveillance of health issues, examining causes, and assessing needs. With assessment, priority should be given to locations where people spend the majority of their time (home, work, school). Where persons attend school is too limiting as many people do not go to school and the priority should be given to home and work. The ability to perform critical assessments for environmental health requires a background in the environmental health sciences. Public health nurses must also be aware of the increased vulnerability of certain groups.

Which Statement About Assessment (One of the Core Public Health