Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-Focuses on preventing disease processes from ever getting started
A)endemic
B)epidemic
C)epidemiology
D)pandemic
E)primary prevention
F)public health
G)public health problems
H)secondary prevention
I)tertiary prevention

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Primary prevention focuses on preventing disease processes from ever getting started.

Answer: F
 Public health is the science and art of promoting and protecting the health of communities through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease and injury prevention.

Answer: C
 Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations.

Answer: D
 A pandemic is an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population.

Answer: A
 Endemic refers to the constant presence and/or usual prevalence of a disease or infectious agent in a population within a geographic area.

Answer: B
 An epidemic is the occurrence in a community or region of cases of an illness, specific health-related behavior, or other health-related events clearly in excess of normal expectancy.

Answer: G
 Public health problems refers to any significant health-related issue affecting a community or population.

Answer: H
 Secondary prevention involves early detection and intervention to prevent the progression of a disease or health problem.

Answer: I
 Tertiary prevention is the strategy of preventing the long-term complications of a chronic illness or disability and improving the quality of life for people living with these conditions.

Match the Term with the Appropriate Definition or Description