Screening for cholesterol is an example of which prevention level?
A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Tertiary
D) Quaternary
Ans: B
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Primary prevention activities include programs on exercising to maintain health, smoking cessation programs, and heart-healthy eating programs. Secondary prevention includes screening for hypertension and setting up screenings such as mammogram vans or other tests to diagnose problems early. Tertiary prevention involves minimizing the effect of health problems and maximizing function for people with such conditions such as diabetes, stroke, or injury. There is no quaternary level of prevention.
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