Question
What level of prevention was the focus of a medical camp held on Republic Day, which screened individuals for hypertension by measuring blood pressure and for diabetes mellitus by assessing body mass index (BMI) and blood sugar levels?
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Primary
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| B. |
Primordial
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| C. |
Secondary
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| D. |
Tertiary
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Correct Answer » A
Explanation
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- The medical camp was conducted in the community with the aim of preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through early risk assessment and health education.
- Measuring BMI, blood pressure, and blood glucose identifies individuals at risk and provides an opportunity for lifestyle modification, dietary counselling, weight reduction, physical activity, and follow-up.
- Therefore, the overall focus of the camp is considered Primary prevention, as it aims to reduce the incidence of hypertension and diabetes through risk-factor modification.
Why Other Options are Incorrect
B. Primordial Prevention
- Prevents the development of risk factors before they appear.
- Examples include promoting healthy habits in children and preventing obesity and smoking.
C. Secondary Prevention
- Secondary prevention refers specifically to screening and early diagnosis of disease.
- Blood pressure and blood glucose measurements are screening tests and, in isolation, represent secondary prevention.
- However, in this question, the emphasis is on the overall objective of the medical camp, which is prevention through community intervention.
D. Tertiary Prevention
- Involves rehabilitation and limitation of disability after disease has been established.
