In the early decades of the 20th century, the federal government established which of the following regulatory agencies to ensure public health?

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was established in 1906 to ensure that food, drugs, and medical devices marketed in the United States are safe, effective, and properly labeled.

Answer: D 
 The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) was established in 1946 to protect public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability. Although not specifically focused on ensuring public health in the early decades of the 20th century, the CDC has since become a leading public health agency in the world.

Therefore, the best choice is C.

In the Early Decades of the 20th Century, the Federal