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types of community health organizations
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governmental, quasi-government, and nongovernmental
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funded by tax dollars, have specific duties mandated by law and are headed by government officials
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governmental health agencies
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When was the World Health Organization founded
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1948
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Where is the WHO headquarters located
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Geneva, Switzerland
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Purpose of WHO?
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assists the people of member nations to attain the highest level of health possible
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protects health of Americans and provides essential human services, especially those who are able to help themselves
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national health agency-(HHS)
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what are the 3 purposes of state health departments
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promote, protect, and maintain the health and welfare of the citizens of the state
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what are funded by local tax dollars and provide health services to the people in their cities, countries, and parishes
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local health departments
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includes health education, a healthful school environment, and health services
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coordinated of school health programs
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order if you have a health concern from school
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school, local, state, PHS, HHS
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recieve funding from boh public and private sources, and carry out functions expected of government agencies without government supervision ( AMERICAN....)
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quasi-governmental health agency
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funded by private contributions and grants and not headed by government officials
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nongovernmental health agencies
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