A 38-year-old male has a family history of colon cancer. His father died of colon cancer at age 48. The doctor recommended that this patient have a colonoscopy this year. This is an example of:

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Secondary health prevention aims at early detection and intervention to prevent the progression of disease. In this case, the colonoscopy is used to detect any early signs of colon cancer, given the patient's family history, to intervene early and prevent progression.

A 38-Year-Old Male Has a Family History of Colon Cancer