Adult Preventive Care Flashcards
1
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Primary prevention
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aims to avoid a disease, such as vaccination, immunization, and hand washing
2
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secondary prevention
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activities for early dz detection, such as screening measures to detect specific conditions early
3
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tertiary prevention
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care with the goal to eliminate or delay complications and disability due to disease (most medical interventions are tertiary)
4
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AHRQ
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
