Public health services are given free of charge'. Is this statement true or false?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Public health services aren't free citizens pay indirectly via taxes, funding programs like vaccinations. While perceived as free at delivery, this overlooks financing; variability by service or policy isn't the core issue. Taxation supports RHUs, ensuring access e.g., no out-of-pocket cost for immunizations reflecting CHN's equity goal, though sustainability relies on public funding, a reality often misunderstood.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Presidential Proclamation No. 4 targeted poliomyelitis for eradication, achieved regionally by 2000 via immunization. Measles, rabies, and neonatal tetanus persist despite efforts. Polio's success reflects CHN vaccination drives, a public health triumph per WHO certification.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failure to develop e.g., mental retardation is a health deficit, an existing condition. Threats are risks, crises anticipated stressors, stress points tension. CHN identifies deficits for intervention, per family health assessment tools.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Person-to-person epidemics, like measles, show gradual case buildup e.g., school spread before peaking. Excess cases define epidemics, vectors and vehicles aren't required. CHN tracks this insidious rise, per propagation patterns.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: LOI 949, issued by Marcos in 1979, mandated PHC e.g., community participation. RA 7160 devolved, PD 996 immunization, RA 8423 alternative care. CHN roots in this, per DOH history.