Question

Cara’s grandfather has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. as a health educator, she knows the value of prevention. she insists that her grandfather manage his illness through regular monitoring of his blood pressure. what type of prevention is this called?

Answer 1

The answer is secondary prevention. It deals with the hidden diseases and tries to prevent an asymptomatic disease from turning into a symptomatic disease. These measures or preventions allow early detection and quick effective treatment to a disease. These consist of "early diagnosis and prompt treatment" to contain the disease and prevent the spread to other individuals. It also prevents future complications and disabilities from the illness.