Lesson 1 knowledge check

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Select the best answer. These questions are for self-study only. Answers will not be evaluated or saved.

Question 1

What is the primary goal of the public health approach to interventions and programs?

Question 2

Which of the following best represents the four-step public health approach?

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of Step 1: Define and monitor the problem?

Question 4

Which of the following is a tool used in Step 1 to monitor trends in injury or death?

Question 5

What is the main goal of Step 2: Identify Risk and Protective Factors?

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a protective factor for gun violence prevention?

Question 7

In Step 3, which of the following is considered a key action?

Question 8

What is the purpose of evaluating pilot interventions in Step 3?

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of Step 4: Assure widespread adoption?

Question 10

The public health approach has been successfully applied to which of the following issues? (Select the best answer).

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