What Is the Major Goal of Primary Disease-Prevention Efforts

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the major goal of primary disease-prevention efforts?

• A) Detect diseases before they become symptomatic.
• B) Treat a person for particular problems associated with a disease.
• C) Find a cure for prevalent diseases.
• D) Inhibit the development of diseases.

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