Stages of prevention

Question 1

primary prevention

Answer 1

Reducing the risk of disease or disability in a healthy population.

Example: To create a sense of well being and health, patients are be advised to eat nutritious meals and exercise daily.

Question 2

secondary prevention

Answer 2

Attempts to prevent the disease from progressing by detecting it early.

Example: Early intervention to treat children age 3 and below in order to prevent future complications.

Question 3

tertiary prevention

Answer 3

Attempts to reduce the damage caused by symptomatic disease by focusing on mental, physical, and social rehabilitation. Unlike secondary prevention, which aims to prevent disability, the objective of tertiary prevention is to maximize the remaining capabilities and functions of an already disabled patient.]