Colon cancer screening using fecal occult blood testing is an example of secondary prevention. By detecting colon cancer early, in this case by detecting the presence of blood in the stool, the patient may be able to obtain access to treatment that can slow or halt the development of colon cancer.
suicide prevention
Wearing a seatbelt
Upstream deals with primary prevention while downstrem deals with secondary and tertiary prevention.
The 3 levels of prevention are primary, secondary and tertiary:The primary level is the prevention of disease and/or injury through methods such as health promotion, immunisation programmes, the distribution of disease prevention aids such as mosquito nets and condoms.The secondary level of prevention is through the early detection and prompt treatment of disease through methods such as screening and regular testing.The tertiary level of prevention is the reduction of disability from disease and the promotion of rehabilitation through methods such as physical therapy, surgical correction, rehabilitation, etc.
Smoking causes a multitude of health problems, so not smoking prevents health problems.
Primary health care is about preventing illness or disability. This would include Well Women's Clinics, child immunisation programs, malaria prevention and that sort of thing.Secondary health care is where a patient is ill and is treated, usually by nurses and doctors. Treatment of diabetes, high blood pressure, bronchitis and minor fractures are some examples of secondary health care.Tertiary health care is where things have gone wrong and long term care and rehabilitation programs are used, for instance if someone had a double amputation, they would need artificial limbs and physiotherapy and possibly adaptations to the home.
Linda Brower Meeks has written: 'Comprehensive school health education' -- subject(s): Health education, Health education (Elementary), Health education (Secondary) 'Teaching health science in middle and secondary schools' -- subject(s): Health education (Secondary) 'Violence prevention' -- subject(s): Study and teaching, Prevention, Children and violence, Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug abuse, Violence 'Venereal Diseases-Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Health: Focus on you)' 'Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco' -- subject(s): Study and teaching, Tobacco use, Prevention, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Teenagers, Children 'Health' 'Abstinence only' 'Health And Wellness' 'Developing good character' 'Merrill health' -- subject(s): Health education (Elementary), Textbooks, Health, Health education (Primary) 'Sexuality and character education K-12' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Handbooks, manuals, etc, Personality development, Sex instruction 'Tu salud' -- subject(s): Health 'Family living and human reproduction (Health: Focus on you)' 'Humansexuality' -- subject(s): Sex, Sexual ethics
Patricia Rizzo Toner has written: 'Health Teachers Book of Lists' 'Relationships and communication activities' -- subject(s): Activity programs in education, Interpersonal communication, Interpersonal relations, Study and teaching (Secondary) 'Diet and nutrition activities' -- subject(s): Nutrition, Study and teaching (Secondary) 'Substance abuse prevention activities' -- subject(s): Prevention, Study and teaching (Secondary), Substance abuse
Mary Beth Burdick has written: 'A STUDY OF DYSLIPIDEMIA MANAGEMENT IN VETERANS WITH ATHEROSCLEROSIS (SECONDARY PREVENTION, LIPID MANAGEMENT)' -- subject(s): Health Sciences, Medicine and Surgery, Health Sciences, Nursing, Medicine and Surgery Health Sciences, Nursing Health Sciences
Prevention strategies can be effective in preventing, and reducing severity of some mental health conditions, such as depression and post-traumatic.
Common health issues associated with Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) in dogs include respiratory problems, neurological symptoms such as seizures and paralysis, gastrointestinal issues, and a weakened immune system leading to secondary infections.
It is the act of stopping something from happening. Prevention is better than cure