The principal responsibilty for enforcing the measures to protect public health?

Question

The principal responsibilty for enforcing the measures to protect public health?

Answer 1

depart of health and human services

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Answer 2

Generally, in the US, the federal government has oversight over epidemiology and surveillance of disease.  However, it is the local government that enforces things like cleanliness in restaurants, garbage pick-up and mosquito control.  Local government, either counties, municipalities or special districts do the majority of enforcement of state public health laws.

Answer 3

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is a Cabinet department of the United States government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.