In the traditional public health prevention framework, the level of prevention that includes early detection and initiation of treatment for disease, or screening, is referred to as the
A. Clinical level
B. Primary level
C. Tertiary level
D. Secondary level
ANS: D
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1. Spermicides 2. Female condoms 3. Male condoms 4. Diaphragms
Cross-multiplying is used to determine if a ratio proportion is true
Indicate whether the statement is true or false