Screening and Secondary Prevention Flashcards by Hamzah Niaz | Brainscape

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What is primary prevention?

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Removes cause of disease
Taking away risk factors before disease occurs
Reduces occurrence (incidence) of disease

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What is secondary prevention?

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Screening for early stage of disease
Early intervention/treatment resulting in improved prognosis or less radical treatment

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