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During which period did the concept of disease contagion become more universally accepted?

A) Roman Empire
B) Middle Ages
C) Renaissance
D) Age of Enlightenment

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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During the Renaissance period science again emerged as a legitimate field of inquiry, and numerous scientific advancements were made.

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The Romans can be credited with making many health advancements.

Describe the initiatives that have shaped school health education programs over the past ten years.

The Egyptians utilized numerous pharmaceutical preparations and constructed earth privies for sewage as well as public drainage pipes.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

During the Middle Ages, which of the following was considered one potential cause of the bubonic plague?

Which contribution to the history of medicine is not attributed to Hippocrates?

Horace Mann, whose writings and speeches helped to promote the importance of education in general, was believed to be the first spokesperson for teaching health in schools.

The first life expectancy tables were developed in the United States in 1789 by Dr. Edward Wigglesworth.

Who proposed the germ theory of disease?

By the beginning of the 8th century BC, Greek mythology had endowed ________ as the god of medicine.

The federal government's involvement in social issues including health began with passage of the

The National Hospital Survey and Construction Act, also known as the Hill-Burton Act, was crafted to improve the distribution and enhance the quality of hospitals.

Discuss the role of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on prevention and how that will impact the work of health education specialists.

As engineers, builders, and administrators, the Greeks had no equal among early civilizations.

Which book of the Bible is considered to be the world's first written hygienic code?

Asclepius has been credited as being the first epidemiologist and the father of modern medicine.

There was widespread agreement that the plague was caused by sin.

The Romans had a great appreciation for hygiene and developed an extensive system of private and public baths.