You may be familiar with this saying, which implies that it is better to take precautions early on than deal with the consequences of something later. When it comes to your health, there are three levels of prevention: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary . Let's explore them further!
Primary prevention is focused on intervening before disease occurs with the goal of preventing individuals from ever developing a disease. These are things that you can do to help prevent a disease from developing.
Target Population: An entire population, includinghealthy individuals. Examples
Which on the following is an example of primary prevention? Eating a vegetable with each meal Medicine to help relieve flu symptoms
Secondary prevention involves early detection and treatment of a disease to prevent or delay progression.
Target Population: Individuals at higher risk for a disease. Examples
Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention? Information for those with lung cancer
Tertiary prevention aims to reduce the severity of a disease after it has developed and improve the quality of life of individuals with a disease.
Target Population: Individuals with a disease. Examples
Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention? Physical therapy after a stroke A new bike path in the park A course on quitting smoking
Ischemic heart disease, also called coronary heart disease, is the leading cause of death worldwide. Below is one example from each level of prevention related to heart disease. Can you think of more examples for each level? Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Tertiary Prevention
At which level of prevention do you have most control over your health?
Remember that quote from the beginning? "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." What is one thing you can do today (an ounce of effort) that can help prevent disease in your future? Take charge of your own health! Add some movement into your daily routine and balance out your meals with nutrient-rich foods. This Byte helped me better understand the topic. I feel confident that I can apply what I learned. I would recommend this Byte.
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