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example, osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. If people move

moderately, but especially when they are moving at a high intensity level, risk

factors for cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes, such as high blood

pressure, high cholesterol and glucose levels in the blood and abdominal obesity,

are improved. A physically active lifestyle further limits the risk of falls in older

people, by improving muscle strength. A physically active lifestyle not only

reduces physical limitations, but also promotes sleep and improves mood and

the overall sense of well-being. Exercise has a beneficial effect on the maximum

lung capacity and muscle strength.

2. Selective, Indicated, Secondary Prevention

Secondary prevention includes preventive measures that lead to an early

diagnosis and prompt treatment of a problem before it becomes serious. It is

important to ensure that the community can recognize early signs of disease and

go for treatment before the disease become serious. Health problems like

tuberculosis can be cured if the disease is detected at an early stage. The actions

people take before consulting a health worker, including recognition of

symptoms, taking home remedies (‘self-medication’), and consulting family

and healers are called illness behaviors. Illness behaviors are important

examples of behaviors for secondary prevention.

 What is secondary prevention? Secondary prevention is the early search

for and detection and treatment of diseases and disorders.

 What is selective prevention? Selective prevention is on the cutting edge

of primary and secondary prevention. Selective prevention is focused on

that part of the population who are at a high risk, a so-called high-risk

group.

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