A student athlete receives a screening examination before being active

A student athlete receives a screening examination before being active in school sports. Which of the following levels of prevention is being used?

a. Health prevention
b. Primary prevention
c. Secondary prevention
d. Tertiary prevention

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: C
Screening, because it may result in early diagnosis and treatment, is secondary prevention. Primary prevention refers to interventions that occur before the disease develops. Tertiary prevention focuses on limitation of disability and the rehabilitation of those with irreversible disease. Health prevention is not considered to be a level of prevention.