prevention/health promotion Flashcards
1
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primary prevention
A
measures provided intended to prevent onset of specific condition
2
Q
active primary prevention
A
action or avoidance of an action must occur- immunization, seat belts, discussion of diet/wt control
3
Q
passive primary prevention
A
no action needed
4
Q
secondary prevention
A
measures to ID and treat asymptomatic pts who have risk factors
5
Q
tertiary prevention
A
care of an established disease, attempt to restore highest possible functioning
6
Q
years of potential life lost
A
measure of premature mortality, for people under 75 years
