Public Health · single question
When implementing community water fluoridation, the FIRST step is to:
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Correct answer: A. Assess the community's need
- A. Correct. Public-health programs begin with a NEEDS ASSESSMENT (data on caries rates, existing fluoride levels, demographics) before planning.
- B. Incorrect. Planning follows the assessment of need.
- C. Incorrect. Comparing plan options also comes after establishing the need.