An appropriate topic on secondary prevention and health maintenance for a group of middle-age adults is:
A) medical checkups.
B) prenatal checkups.
C) pregnancy prevention.
D) medication safety.
Ans: A
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Health maintenance with adults focuses more on secondary prevention, such as exercise, nutrition, social stimulation, and regular medical checkups.
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