Which of the following is an example of Primary Prevention?

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Primary prevention focuses on preventing disease before it starts by tackling risk factors and promoting healthy behaviors in people who are disease-free. Health and Wellness Programs fit this idea because they encourage activities like regular exercise, balanced nutrition, smoking cessation, stress management, and vaccination to reduce the likelihood of illness from the outset.

Inflammation management targets problems after they arise, aiming to control symptoms or progression of an existing condition, which is not primary prevention. Screening tests look for disease early in asymptomatic individuals to prevent complications, but that’s considered secondary prevention since it involves detecting disease that is already present but not yet symptomatic. Using assistive devices helps people function better after a disease or disability has occurred, aligning with rehabilitation or tertiary prevention rather than preventing the disease in the first place.