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| Name the three levels of disease prevention. |
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Definition
| Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary. |
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Term
| What is Primary disease prevention? |
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Definition
| seeks to prevent disease or condition at a pre-pathological state; to stop something from ever happening. aka immunizations, fluoride supplements, etc. |
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| What is Secondary disease prevention? |
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Definition
| Seeks to identify an illness at an early state with prompt intervention to prevent or limit disability. aka developmental screening, pregnancy testing, etc. |
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| What is Tertiary disease prevention? |
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Definition
| Occurs after disease or disability has already occurred, and the recovery process has begun. Intent is to halt disease or injury process and assist the person in obtaining their new optimum health level. Rehabilitation, Alcoholics Anonymous, etc. |
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