Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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What type of prevention focuses on diseases or injuries before they occur?

Tertiary prevention
Quaternary prevention
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention

The correct answer is: Primary prevention

Primary prevention focuses on preventing diseases or injuries before they occur by addressing the root causes or risk factors. This can include promoting healthy behaviors, providing vaccinations, or creating a safe environment. Tertiary prevention focuses on reducing the impact of established diseases or injuries. Quaternary prevention aims to prevent unnecessary interventions and promote a more patient-centered approach. Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and treatment of diseases or injuries in order to prevent them from becoming more severe. It is important to understand the differences between these prevention types in order to implement effective measures to promote overall health and wellbeing.