Which statement best describes secondary prevention?

Which statement best describes secondary prevention?

• A. It prevents initial disease
• B. It involves limitation of disability and rehab; reduces progression of disease
• C. It cures disease completely
• D. It is the same as primary prevention

Answer: (B)

Secondary prevention aims to minimize the consequences once a disease has started. It focuses on limiting disability and reducing progression through early treatment and rehabilitation. This is why the description that emphasizes limiting disability and rehabilitation to slow or halt disease progression best describes secondary prevention. In contrast, preventing the disease from occurring is primary prevention, and claiming a complete cure or that it is the same as primary prevention mixs up the timing and goals of prevention.

Secondary prevention aims to minimize the consequences once a disease has started. It focuses on limiting disability and reducing progression through early treatment and rehabilitation. This is why the description that emphasizes limiting disability and rehabilitation to slow or halt disease progression best describes secondary prevention. In contrast, preventing the disease from occurring is primary prevention, and claiming a complete cure or that it is the same as primary prevention mixs up the timing and goals of prevention.