Concept
What are the three levels of disease prevention?
Health Education Health 100 Version 3 / Levels of Disease Prevention
"Primary prevention aims to prevent disease or injury before it occurs through safe behaviors, education, legislation, and immunization. Secondary prevention reduces the impact of an existing disease or injury through early detection, prompt treatment, and efforts to prevent recurrence. Tertiary prevention limits the effects of ongoing illness or injury through rehabilitation, chronic disease management, support groups, and vocational assistance."
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