Question

what can an individual do to further public health?
a. take vitamins
b. become an organ donor
c. eat nutritious food
d. stop binge drinking

Explanation:

To determine which action furthers public health, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Taking vitamins mainly benefits the individual's health, not directly public health.
• Option B: Becoming an organ donor can save or improve the lives of multiple people in need of transplants, which has a positive impact on public health by increasing the availability of organs for those requiring them.
• Option C: Eating nutritious food is an individual health - promoting behavior, with less direct impact on public health compared to organ donation.
• Option D: Stopping binge drinking is an individual - focused action to improve personal health, not a direct contribution to public health.

Answer:

B. Become an organ donor