NYSTCE Health Education Exam Prep

Category - Healthy Environment

Approximately how many local health departments are there in the United States of America?
  1. 500
  2. 3,000
  3. 51,000
  4. It is required by law to have one in each incorporated city
Explanation
Answer: B - There are approximately 3,000 local health departments in the United States of America. They vary greatly in size, scope and responsibility but they are the front line for delivering basic public health services for the communities in which they serve.
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