Secondary level of prevention includes:
a. surgical lung resection for lung cancer
b. nicotine replacement
c. antismoking advertisement campaign
d. banning smoking in public places
B
Nicotine replacement is an example of secondary prevention. Secondary prevention encourages smokers to quit smoking through involvement in cessation programs. Surgical lung resection for lung cancer is tertiary prevention (i.e., restoration). Primary prevention includes antismoking advertisement campaigns and banning smoking in public places.
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