Question

Describe the three types of prevention efforts and identify examples of each

Answer 1

The three types of preventive efforts are

1 primary prevention

2.Secondary prevention

3 Tertiary prevention

Primary prevention—those preventive measures that prevent the onset of illness or injury before the disease process begins.

• Examples include immunization and taking regular exercise.

Secondary prevention—those preventive measures that lead to early diagnosis and prompt treatment of a disease, illness or injury to prevent more severe problems developing. Here health educators such as Health Extension Practitioners can help individuals acquire the skills of detecting diseases in their early stages.

• Examples include screening for high blood pressure and breast self-examination.

Tertiary prevention—those preventive measures aimed at rehabilitation following significant illness. At this level health services workers can work to retrain, re-educate and rehabilitate people who have already developed an impairment or disability.

Examples include getting treatment for pnemonia etc.