The organization that grew out of the United Nations and whose goal is to attain the highest possible level of health for all persons is the:
A) Economic and Social Council
B) World Health Organization
C) Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
D) World Health Assembly (WHA)

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The World Health Organization (WHO) was created in 1948 and is the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. It has a membership of 194 countries and aims to attain the highest possible level of health for all people by providing leadership on global health matters, shaping research agendas, setting norms and standards, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends. The other options listed are related to the UN and public health but are not specifically focused on achieving the highest level of health for all people.

The Organization That Grew Out of the United Nations and Whose