Prevention Flashcards
1
Q
What is primary prevention.
A
Preventing a disease from occurring by reducing risk factors
Eg Smoking cessation sessions reducing risk of CVD
2
Q
Give an example of secondary prevention.
A
Identifying and treating disease early before symptoms are experienced.
Preventing progression of the disease.
Eg. Screening programmes
3
Q
Give an example of tertiary prevention.
A
Preventing progression of an established disease. Limiting disability caused by the disease or preventing reoccurrence of events
Eg. Prescribing aspirin to patients post MI
