09/09/2025
*3 Levels of Disease Prevention*
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1. Primary Prevention (Avoid getting sick in the first place)
β’ Vaccinations (flu, hepatitis, COVID, HPV, etc.)
β’ Healthy lifestyle: balanced diet, regular exercise, good sleep
β’ Avoid harmful habits: smoking, excessive alcohol, drugs
β’ Hygiene: frequent handwashing, safe food handling, clean water
β’ Safe practices: using seatbelts, helmets, safe s*x
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2. Secondary Prevention (Catch diseases early)
β’ Regular screenings:
β’ Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar
β’ Cancer screenings (mammogram, Pap smear, colonoscopy)
β’ Eye, dental, hearing checkups
β’ Early treatment: managing conditions like hypertension or diabetes before they cause complications
β’ Self-checks: breast self-exam, monitoring skin changes
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3. Tertiary Prevention (Manage disease to avoid complications)
β’ Rehabilitation: physiotherapy after stroke or surgery
β’ Medication adherence: taking prescribed medicines regularly
β’ Lifestyle adjustments: special diet/exercise for heart disease or diabetes
β’ Support programs: counseling, chronic disease management groups
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π± Daily Habits That Reduce Disease Risk
β’ Eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein
β’ Exercise 30 mins daily (walking, swimming, gym, yoga)
β’ Get 7β9 hours of quality sleep
β’ Manage stress (breathing, meditation, hobbies)
β’ Maintain a healthy weight
β’ Stay hydrated
β’ Avoid processed foods and excess sugar
β’ Stay socially connected (loneliness affects immunity)
