Which of the following actions is an example of the primary goal of public health?
A) Ensuring that a newly diagnosed 40-year-old hypertensive man takes his medication
B) Finding home care for a 70-year-old client recuperating from a hip replacement
C) Conducting an infant car seat safety check
D) Contacting a local hospice to admit a terminally ill 60-year-old

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The primary goal of public health is to promote and protect the health of communities through prevention and control of disease and injury. Conducting an infant car seat safety check falls under this goal as it aims to prevent injuries in children and promote safety within the community. The other options involve individual healthcare needs and do not address the larger public health needs of a community.

Which of the Following Actions Is an Example of the Primary