Threats to health from communicable diseases, the environment, chronic illness, and the aging process have changed over time. The newer threats to health in the United States that community health nurses are currently faced with include:
A) Diphtheria, cholera, and typhoid fever
B) HIV, AIDS, and bioterrorism
C) Avian flu, tuberculosis, and radiation
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D) Polluted water and air

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Diphtheria, cholera, and typhoid fever are all communicable diseases that have largely been controlled in the United States through vaccinations, sanitation, and improved public health measures. While tuberculosis and avian flu remain a concern, the newer and more pressing threats to health in the US include HIV, AIDS, and potential bioterrorism attacks. Chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and diabetes, also continue to be a major concern, along with the ongoing challenges of environmental pollution and the aging population.

Threats to Health from Communicable Diseases, the Environment, Chronic Illness