Which of the following prevention activities would be considered secondary prevention?
1. Monitoring for prenatal care
2. Treatment for anemia
3. HIV prevention
4. Tetanus immunization
ANS: 1
Treatment for anemia is tertiary prevention, and HIV prevention and tetanus immunization are primary preventions.
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