Primary, secondary, tertiary prevention (HSC SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education): Flashcards
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What is Primary Prevention in health promotion?
What is Primary Prevention in health promotion?
Activities to prevent diseases before they start.
What does Secondary Prevention aim to do?
What does Secondary Prevention aim to do?
Find diseases early and stop them from worsening.
What is the focus of Tertiary Prevention?
What is the focus of Tertiary Prevention?
Manage diseases and improve quality of life.
How does prevention benefit public health?
How does prevention benefit public health?
Lowers disease numbers and reduces healthcare stress.
What is an example of Primary Prevention?
What is an example of Primary Prevention?
Vaccination programmes to prevent infectious diseases.
What is a Secondary Prevention example?
What is a Secondary Prevention example?
Cancer checks to find disease early and reduce severity.
What does Tertiary Prevention include?
What does Tertiary Prevention include?
Rehabilitation for chronic illnesses to aid independence.
How does prevention save healthcare costs?
How does prevention save healthcare costs?
Reduces the need for large treatments and hospital stays.
What is the impact of prevention on quality of life?
What is the impact of prevention on quality of life?
Minimizes disease effects and supports healthy lifestyles.
What leads to better health outcomes?
What leads to better health outcomes?
Effective prevention strategies improve life quality.