Prevention Flashcards
Primary
Prevention
Preventing onset of disease by reducing exposure to risk factors
Ex. covering mouth when coughing / sneezing
Secondary
Screening
EARLY DETECTION OF DISEASE
Early detection of the POTENTIAL development of a disease / condition OR of a disease while asymptomatic
Tertiary
Treatment
MANAGING SYMPTOMS OF DISEASE
Treating EXISTING SYMPTOMATIC DISEASE
____ is the primary obligation of public health
Prevention
What is the affect of Primary prevention?
Reduced disease incidence
What is the affect of Secondary prevention?
Reduced prevalence / consequence
What is the affect of Tertiary prevention?
Reduced complications / disability
The Spectrum of Prevention
Influencing Policy and Legislation
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Changing Organizational Practices
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Fostering Coalitions & Networks
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Educating Providers
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Promoting Community Education
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Strengthening Individual Knowledge & Skills
Primordial prevention
going further upstream from primary prevention
- preventing risk factors from even occuring
removing the “risks of risks”
Which level of prevention?
Emissions standards that reduce the presence of air pollution
Primordial
Which level of prevention?
Policies that increase availability and affordability of healthy foods
Primordial
Which level of prevention?
Motor vehicle injuries:
- Safe roads, labor laws, alcohol bans
Primordial
Which level of prevention?
Motor vehicle injuries:
- Brethalyzer, education
Primary
Which level of prevention?
Motor vehicle injuries:
- Airbags, seat belts
Secondary
