Public Health Flashcards
1
Q
What is high risk?
A
When there is a >20% chance of an even occurring within the next 10 years
2
Q
4 ways risk can be reduced?
A
Reduce risk factors
Identify disease early
Optimise treatment
Minimise impact
3
Q
what is primary prevention
A
Stopping a disease before it starts
4
Q
What is secondary prevention?
A
Stopping a disease from being as bad as it could be
5
Q
What is tertiary prevention?
A
Stopping complications from developing
