In your own words, define each level of prevention.
Mammograms, which are x-rays used to detect breast cancer, are aclassic example of secondary prevention. Do mammograms preventbreast cancer? Why or why not? What is the point of screenings suchas mammograms?
Give 3 examples of interventions at each level of prevention(that are NOT listed on the website/chart above). Be specific aboutwhat intervention you are discussing and what disease it willprevent.
If a person has diabetes and you are educating them on theimportance of limiting processed foods, which level of preventionwould this fall into and why?
At which level should medical care/public health focus ourefforts and why?
