Health promotion differs from illness prevention in that health promotion
a. addresses identified health problems.
b. occurs before the identification of disease risk factors.
c. identifies and ameliorates a health problem.
d. returns an individual to optimal functioning after an illness.
ANS: B
A
Health promotion is focused on helping prevent health problems.
B
The goal of health promotion is to keep the person healthy and involved in healthy lifestyles to prevent the development of risk factors.
C
Health promotion does not identify health problems.
D
Returning to optimal function occurs with rehabilitation.
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