Health Promotion Maintenance And Prevention

1.Health promotion focuses on encouraging healthy behaviors and lifestyles. It involves activities and strategies that empower individuals and communities to make choices that enhance their health. Examples include promoting regular exercise, healthy eating, and stress management.
	2. Health maintenance involves ongoing efforts to preserve one’s health and prevent the onset of diseases. This can include routine check-ups, vaccinations, screenings, and adherence to prescribed treatments for chronic conditions.
	3. Prevention strategies aim to prevent specific diseases or conditions from occurring. There are three levels of prevention:
	•	Primary Prevention: Examples include immunizations and health education.
	•	Secondary Prevention: Early detection and intervention to prevent the progression of a disease. This often involves screenings, like mammograms for breast cancer.
	•	Tertiary Prevention: prevent complications and disabilities in individuals with established diseases.