A client walks 5 miles a day because of a long family history of early death from heart attacks and is refraining from a sedentary lifestyle. Which of the following best describes this example?

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The client is engaging in illness prevention by walking 5 miles a day to specifically avoid the risk of heart attacks, which is prevalent in their family history. This action is taken to directly prevent a known health risk, rather than for general health promotion or maintenance.

A Client Walks 5 Miles a Day Because of a Long