Secondary prevention in the occupational health arena may include:
a. Providing education on safety in the workplace to prevent injury
b. Working with chronically diabetic workers to ensure appropriate medications
c. Screening for hearing loss resulting from noise levels in the plants
d. Ensuring that a person with cardiovascular disease attends a rehab program
C
Secondary prevention occurs after a disease process has already begun. The other answers are examples of primary and tertiary levels of prevention.
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