Prevention strategies

Question 1

Primary prevention

Answer 1

Involves identifying root cause of an illness, with the goal of preventing illness before it occurs

Question 2

Secondary prevention

Answer 2

Involves early identification and early treatment of individuals with acute or subclinical disorders, or high-risk persons to reduce morbidity

Question 3

Tertiary prevention

Answer 3

Attempts to reduce the effects of a disorder on an individual through rehabilitation and chronic care management

Question 4

Universal interventions

Answer 4

Intended for the general public to make a substantial contribution to the larger health of society

Question 5

Selective interventions

Answer 5

Focus on individuals at higher than average risk (e.g. persons with prodromal symptoms or family history)

Question 6

Indicated interventions

Answer 6

Target individuals who are experiencing impairment as a result of illness as early as possible in the course of illness to reduce burden of disease