Primary Prevention Programs Seek to __________, Secondary Prevention Programs Aim

question 68

Multiple Choice

Primary prevention programs seek to __________, secondary prevention programs aim to __________ and tertiary programs aim to __________.

• A) eliminate disorders; reduce the associated harms; limit the duration of disorders
• B) reduce incidence of disorder; limit duration of a disorder; reduce disability resulting from an established disorder
• C) limit exposure to disorder; block the mechanism of a disorder; limit the severity of a disorder that has occurred
• D) prevent entry of a pathogen into the country; limit population exposure; limit the transmission of a disorder
• E) reduce incidence; limit severity; limit duration

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Definitions:

Reproductive Success

The transmission of genes to the subsequent generation in a manner that allows those genes to be further passed down.

Biologically Predisposed

Indicates a higher likelihood, due to genetic factors, that an individual will display certain behaviors or develop certain conditions.

Biological Fathers

The male parent from whom an individual inherits half of their genetic makeup.

Stepfathers

Male adults who are married to one's biological or legal mother but are not one's biological father, often playing a parental role.