Match each item with a statement below:

A. Reduces the impact of a disease that has already developed by preventing complications
B. Avoids the initial occurrence of a disease
C. Limits the effect of a disease by early detection and treatment


A. tertiary prevention
B. primary prevention
C. secondary prevention

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What will be an ideal response?

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