Preventive Health Presentation

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Why is preventative health important in maintaining overall well-being?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes primary prevention in healthcare?

• Treating a disease after symptoms appear

• Preventing the onset of disease before it occurs

• Rehabilitating patients after a serious illness

• Managing chronic symptoms

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?

• Wearing a seat belt

• Getting a mammogram

• Taking allergy medication after symptoms appear

• Having tonsils removed

Open Ended

List two examples of secondary prevention and explain their importance.

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Tertiary prevention aims to reduce the negative impact of an existing disease by restoring

and reducing complications.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between secondary and tertiary prevention?

• Secondary prevention aims to prevent disease occurrence, while tertiary prevention aims to restore function and reduce complications.

• Secondary prevention is only for children, while tertiary prevention is for adults.

• Secondary prevention treats diseases in late stages, while tertiary prevention prevents diseases.

• Secondary prevention is about healthy eating, while tertiary prevention is about medication.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions are considered tertiary prevention?

• Having tonsils removed after repeated infections

• Screening for high blood pressure

• Wearing a seat belt

• Eating healthy foods

Open Ended

Why is it important to get tested and screened for certain diseases at various points in your life?

Open Ended

Can you name some health concerns that affect the United States today?

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A method of

prevention aims to stop a disease before it occurs.

Open Ended

What are some ways health issues in the United States can be prevented?

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned about the levels of preventive care, how do you think these different levels can be applied in your daily life or community?

Multiple Choice

What is the main goal of preventative health?

• To cure diseases after they occur

• To treat symptoms of diseases

• To prevent diseases before they happen

• To manage chronic illnesses