Secondary prevention in the occupational health arena might include:
1. Providing education on safety in the workplace to prevent injury
2. Working with chronically diabetic workers to ensure appropriate medications
3. Screening for hearing loss resulting from noise levels in the plants
4. Ensuring that a person with cardiovascular disease attends a rehab program
ANS: 3
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