Know your levels of prevention!
by Cathy Parkes June 23, 2019
Primary: Focuses on the prevention of illness from occurring.
Secondary: Focuses on early detection and screening.
Tertiary: Focuses on the rehabilitation of those already diagnosed.
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Primary: Focuses on the prevention of illness from occurring.
