Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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What is an essential service during a severe infectious epidemic?

  1. Entertainment services like cinemas and theme parks

  2. Services that maintain community operations such as healthcare and public transportation

  3. Luxury services such as spas and resorts

  4. All commercial businesses without exception

The correct answer is: Services that maintain community operations such as healthcare and public transportation

During a severe infectious epidemic, entertainment services such as cinemas and theme parks are not essential as they can contribute to the spread of the disease. Luxury services like spas and resorts are also not essential as they are not necessary for basic survival or well-being. Additionally, all commercial businesses without exception may not all be essential services during a severe infectious epidemic, as some may not contribute to the maintenance of community operations. Therefore, the most essential service during a severe infectious epidemic is one that helps maintain community operations, such as healthcare and public transportation, as these are crucial for the safety and well-being of individuals during a crisis.

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