State Health Services' three major services include which trio?

• A. Health promotion, prevention, protection
• B. Health promotion, treatment, protection
• C. Prevention, treatment, protection
• D. Health promotion, prevention, care coordination

Answer: (A)

Focusing on how state public health units keep communities healthy, the three major services center on actions that influence the health of populations: health promotion, prevention, and protection. Health promotion includes activities that encourage healthier choices and environments—think nutrition education, physical activity initiatives, and campaigns to quit smoking. Prevention covers steps that stop illness or injury before it starts or stops its spread, such as immunization programs, screenings, and injury-prevention efforts. Protection is about safeguarding the public from hazards and emergencies, including environmental health protections, food and water safety, and preparedness and response to disasters.

This combination is a natural fit for state health work because it emphasizes population-level impact rather than individual clinical care. Alternatives that include treatment or focus on care coordination shift toward clinical management or healthcare system functions, which aren’t the same broad public health emphases as promotion, prevention, and protection.