What is considered the United States' primary health agency?

• A. National Institutes of Health
• B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• C. Department of Health and Human Services
• D. Food and Drug Administration

Answer: (C)

The main idea is identifying the federal body that oversees health policy, public health, and related services for the nation. The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States’ primary health department. It coordinates a broad range of health programs and welfare services, and it oversees major agencies that handle funding, regulation, and public health actions, including Medicare and Medicaid administration, disease prevention, and health research infrastructure.

The other organizations—while crucial to health—are individual components focused on specific functions: the National Institutes of Health concentrates on biomedical research, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focuses on disease surveillance and prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration regulates food, drugs, and medical products. These agencies operate under the umbrella of the Department of Health and Human Services, which is why it is considered the primary health agency.