Cardiac rehabilitation to prevent further heart attacks; stroke rehabilitation to limit permanent disability; disease management of diabetes or congestive heart failure, or treatment and management of HIV to prevent the transition to AIDS are examples of which type of prevention?

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These examples are all related to the management and treatment of existing conditions, aiming to prevent further harm or disability. This falls under the category of tertiary prevention. Primary prevention targets the entire population with measures to prevent the onset of disease or injury, while secondary prevention focuses on early detection and treatment of existing conditions to prevent complications or further progression.

Cardiac Rehabilitation to Prevent Further Heart Attacks; Stroke Rehabilitation to Limit