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Test your knowledge of Connecticut's share of federal public health dollars

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April 2005

1. How much does Connecticut receive, per person, in federal public health dollars (FY 2004)?

a) $142.75 - the highest state
b) $1.50 - the lowest state
c) $14.88 - the average
d) $8.47

2. Where does Connecticut rank relative to other states in federal public health funding?

a) 25th - average
b) 10th highest
c) 15th highest
d) 38th

3. Federal public health funding includes?

a) Cancer prevention
b) Bioterrorism preparation
c) Programs to reduce low-birthweight and premature babies
d) All of the above, and more

4. How much did Connecticut receive in health professions grants in FY 2004?

a) $3,816,370
b) $28,555,891 - the highest amount
c) $499,606 - the lowest amount
d) $7,456,010 - the US total divided by 50

5. How many primary care health profession shortage areas are in Connecticut?

a) None
b) Five
c) Ten
d) 34

Source: Shortchanging America's Health: A State-by-State Look at How Federal Public Health Dollars are Spent, Trust for America’s Health, February 2005

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