Which of the following is an example of illness prevention?
a. Viewing a program on television about the increased incidence of heart disease
b. Speaking to a high school group about the value of exercise
c. Encouraging women at a health fair to have an annual mammogram
d. Counseling people recently experiencing death of a spouse about signs and symptoms of depression
ANS: D
A
At best this is an example of health promotion, although health promotion requires active participation. Watching a program on television is passive but could provide health-promoting education.
B
Speaking to high school groups about exercise is an example of health promotion.
C
Health promotion includes early detection, and the goal of screening for breast cancer is early detection, not prevention.
D
Illness prevention is used when a person is already at risk for development of a health problem because of behavior or circumstance.
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