Which of the following is an example of health promotion and maintenance?
a. Talking to a women's church group about having an annual mammogram
b. Establishing an exercise program for postmenopausal women to reduce bone loss
c. Providing colonoscopy examinations for high-risk individuals
d. Talking to a state legislator about supporting a motorcycle helmet law
ANS: A
A
Health promotion and maintenance involves activities to assist individuals to remain healthy, prevent diseases and injuries, detect diseases early, and promote healthier lifestyles. Mammograms can detect disease early.
B
Establishing an exercise group to reduce bone loss is illness prevention based on the presence of risk factors.
C
Having a colonoscopy examination is illness prevention based on risk factors.
D
Speaking to a state legislator about supporting a helmet law may or may not lead to changes in the law.
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