A client wears a seat belt whenever riding in an automobile. Which of the following best de-scribes the client's behavior?
a. Illness prevention
b. Health promotion
c. Specific protection
d. Health protection
ANS: C
Specific protection includes measures to reduce the threat of specific diseases or injury, such as hygiene, immunizations, use of seat belts, and the elimination of workplace hazards. Illness pre-vention is a behavior directed toward reducing the threat of illness. Health promotion focuses on positive measures such as education for healthy living and promotion of favorable environmental conditions. Health protection strategies include environmental measures to improve health and quality of life.
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