All 50 states require reporting which of the following to the local health department?
A) Suspected cases of abuse of children, the elderly, or any others at risk
B) Confirmed cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
C) Births and deaths
D) Wounds of violence
E) Any death from accidental, suspicious, or unexplained causes

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Sexually transmitted infections are reportable in every state. All 50 states require that patients with confirmed cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) be reported by name to the local health department. The law requires that suspected cases of abuse of children, the elderly, or any others at risk be reported to the authorities. Births and deaths must be reported. In some states, detailed information about stillbirths is required. Public health statutes also require compliance with wounds of violence reporting including gunshot wounds, knife injuries, or poisonings. Any death from accidental, suspicious, or unexplained causes must also be reported.

All 50 States Require Reporting Which of the Following to the Local