Which of the following is an example of the mission of public health according to the Institute of Medicine?
A) Tracking avian flu outbreaks and doing surveillance in the United States
B) Providing a flu shot for an elderly person at the health department
C) Keeping track of alternative therapies in use in the United States
D) Keeping snake antivenom at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta

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Tracking avian flu outbreaks and doing surveillance in the United States is an example of the mission of public health according to the Institute of Medicine, which includes preventing disease and promoting health through organized community efforts.

Which of the Following Is an Example of the Mission