Which is an example of tertiary prevention?

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Which is an example of tertiary prevention?

Tertiary prevention aims to reduce the disability and complications that come with an existing disease or impairment, helping people function better and prevent further decline. Using assistive devices to manage impairment does exactly that: once an impairment is present, devices like walkers, hearing aids, or braces help maximize functioning and prevent additional problems from disability. The other examples belong to different prevention levels: a health wellness program promotes health and reduces risk factors before disease occurs (primary prevention). Screening for early disease aims to detect disease early to prevent its progression (secondary prevention). Vaccination prevents disease from occurring in the first place (primary prevention).

Tertiary prevention aims to reduce the disability and complications that come with an existing disease or impairment, helping people function better and prevent further decline. Using assistive devices to manage impairment does exactly that: once an impairment is present, devices like walkers, hearing aids, or braces help maximize functioning and prevent additional problems from disability.

The other examples belong to different prevention levels: a health wellness program promotes health and reduces risk factors before disease occurs (primary prevention). Screening for early disease aims to detect disease early to prevent its progression (secondary prevention). Vaccination prevents disease from occurring in the first place (primary prevention).

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