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Classifications of Prevention

1. Universal, Primary Prevention

Is comprised of those activities carried out to keep people healthy and

prevent them from getting disease. Examples of important behaviors for

primary prevention includes; using rubber gloves when there is a potential for

the spread of disease, immunizing against specific diseases, exercise, and

brushing teeth. Primary health care involves incorporating curative treatment

given by the first-contact provider along with promotional, preventive and

rehabilitative services provided by multidisciplinary teams of health care

professionals working collaboratively.

Universal, primary prevention: to promote health and healthy behavior.

Individual behavioral approach and environment-oriented approach by

nudging.

What is universal, primary prevention?

 Universal, primary prevention is prevention focused on the health of the

general population or a part thereof.

 Universal, primary prevention can also focus on preventing chronic

health problems. Healthier dietary behavior is aimed at decreasing the

calorie intake, reducing the consumption of saturated fats, and boosting

fruit and vegetable consumption.

 The goal of universal, primary prevention is to prevent diseases and

illnesses and so decrease the incidence and prevalence of diseases and

illnesses.

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