4.1: Introduction
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This chapter goes over the primary governmental organizations responsible for public health in the United States at the national, state, and local levels, and discusses their main roles and actions. We will also describe some non-governmental organizations and professional organizations that have contributed to public health.
This chapter was written primarily with the assistance of ChatGPT 3.5. Edits and additions were made by the author.