Occurs during pathogenesis phase. Designed to reduce the
progress of disease. Examples are screening programs for cancer
and diabetes.
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Tertiary Prevention
Designed to limit disability from disease. Also directed at
restoring optimal functioning
(rehabilitation). Examples include: physical therapy for
stroke
patients, halfway houses for alcohol abuserecovery, and fitness
programs for heart attackpatients.
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Chapter 2 Quiz Define the following terms:
Fixed population Steady population Demographic Transition
Epidemiologic Transition Define the term health disparity.
Discuss possible causal associations
among health disparities and the health of the community. Define
risk factor and give three criteria for risk factors. Explain how
the extrapolation of findings from epidemiologic research
may have different implications for individuals and the
population. Whatshould a clinician consider when giving
recommendations to a patient?
