1 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Free Online FlashCards

What is health promotion?

Health promotion helps people and communities gain greater control over the factors that affect health.

What is the goal of primary prevention?

Primary prevention aims to prevent disease or injury before it occurs, such as through vaccination or safer environments.

What is the purpose of health risk assessment?

Risk assessment estimates the likelihood of a health problem to help guide appropriate preventive services. It is not a diagnosis or merely a single score.

How does screening differ from diagnostic testing?

A screening test looks for a condition in people without recognized symptoms; a diagnostic test investigates symptoms or an abnormal finding.

What is one possible harm of a false-positive screening result?

A false-positive result can cause anxiety and lead to additional testing.

What does a USPSTF I statement mean?

A USPSTF I statement means evidence is insufficient to determine the balance of benefits and harms.

What are the five steps of patient-centered preventive care?

Assess needs and priorities, advise about options, agree on a plan, assist with access or other barriers, and arrange follow-up.

Name three social determinants of health.

Housing, income, education, transportation, access to nutritious food and health care, and neighborhood safety are examples.

What is the goal of secondary prevention?

Secondary prevention finds disease early, often before symptoms, so it can be evaluated and treated.

What is the goal of tertiary prevention?

Tertiary prevention limits complications, disability, or loss of function after a disease is established.

What can family history indicate about health risk?

Family history can identify people who may benefit from different screening or further assessment, but it does not mean they will necessarily develop the condition.

What is one possible harm of a false-negative screening result?

A false-negative result can provide misplaced reassurance.