Which of the Following Is an Example of Tertiary Prevention

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention?

• A) Vaccination for rotavirus for children younger than the age of 1 year
• B) Surgical amputation of an extremity with osteosarcoma (bone cancer)
• C) Screening for gestational diabetes after 24 weeks of pregnancy
• D) Sexual education program in elementary schools
• E) Increasing taxes for buying cigarettes

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Definitions:

Heritability

A measure of how much of the variation in a trait among a population can be attributed to genetic differences.

Genetic Variation

Differences in the DNA sequence among individuals, which contribute to the uniqueness of each person's physical and behavioral characteristics.

Intelligence Test

A standardised assessment used to measure a person's intellectual capabilities and potential.

Heredity

The passing on of physical or mental traits genetically from one generation to another.