M5. Levels of Prevention.

Question 1

4 levels of Prevention:

Answer 1

1. primordial
2. primary
3. secondary
4. tertiary

Question 2

• PREVENTS the development of RISK FACTORS.
• before risk factors.
• before stage of susceptibility.

TARGET?

Answer 2

primordial prevention

GENERAL POPULATION (w/o risk factors)

Question 3

• in the susceptibitity stage.
• MANAGE the risk factors, to PREVENT further risk factors or onset of disease.

Target?
Modes of Intervention?

Answer 3

primary prevention

Susceptible groups [those who had contact or w/ risk factors].
Health promotion & Specific Protection [like IMMUNIZATIONS].

Question 4

• the onset of disease.
• early diagnosis.
• prompt treatment.
• cure disease @ the earliest stage.

Target?
Modes of Intervention?

Answer 4

secondary prevention.

**Undiagnosed sick people. **[Not showing manifestations of disease].
Early Diagnosis & Treatment.

Question 5

• clinical diagnosis.
• reduce/limit complication & disability.
• complete treatment.
• rehabilitation.

Target?
Modes of Intervention?

Answer 5

tertiary prevention.

Diagnosed patients.
Disabilitiy Limitation & rehabilitation.

Question 6

Classification of diseases:

Answer 6

1. method of grouping of diseases.
2. universal criteria for diagnosing.
3. dependent on current level of knowledge.

Question 7

2 Classifications of Disease?

Answer 7

1. Clinical
2. Etiologic

Question 8

signs & symptoms

Answer 8

clinical

Question 9

presumed cause.

Answer 9

etiologic.