Question 50 · LEK · Definitions
The phrase 'the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts of society' is a definition of:
- A. fight against health illiteracy.
- B. healthy upbringing.
- C. health education.
- D. health promotion.
- E. public health.
Hint
Note the scope of the sentence: prevention, longer life and better health achieved through the organized efforts of society as a whole.
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