Which of the following prevention activities would be considered tertiary prevention?
1. Diabetes screening
2. Rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injury
3. Birth control
4. Pregnancy testing
ANS: 2
Diabetes screening and pregnancy testing are secondary preventions, and birth control is a primary prevention.
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