Tertiary prevention

• A. Prevent long-term consequences of a chronic illness or disability and to support optimal functioning
• B. Decrease risk of injury
• C. Improve vaccination rates
• D. Screenings

Answer: (A)

Tertiary prevention focuses on reducing the damage and disability once a disease or chronic condition is already present, and on helping individuals achieve the best possible functioning despite that condition. This is exactly what the statement describes: preventing long-term consequences of a chronic illness or disability and supporting optimal functioning.

The other ideas fit different stages: decreasing risk of injury is primary prevention, aiming to prevent harm before it occurs; improving vaccination rates is primary prevention, preventing disease by immunization; screenings are secondary prevention, aimed at early detection to prevent progression.