Which level of prevention as defined by Leavell and Clark most closely

QUESTION

Which level of prevention as defined by Leavell and Clark most closely reflects health promotion?

1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Tertiary
4. None of the levels is related to health promotion

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 1

In the model used by Leavell and Clark, primary prevention precedes any disease symptoms and encourages optimal health and increases the person’s resistance to illness. Secondary prevention presumes the presence of a disease or illness. Tertiary prevention relates to situations in which a disability is already present.