An example of the secondary level of prevention is:
1. approved infant car seats.
2. breast self-examination.
3. immunizations.
4. support groups for parents of children with Down syndrome.
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1. Incorrect. Infant car seats are an example of primary prevention.
2. Correct. BSE is an example of secondary prevention, which includes health-screening measures for early detection of health problems.
3. Incorrect. Immunizations are an example of primary prevention.
4. Incorrect. Support groups are an example of tertiary prevention, which follows the oc-currence of a defect or disability (such as Down syndrome).
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