The nurse is working on a committee to evaluate the need for increasing the levels of fluoride in the drinking water of the community.In doing so,the nurse is fostering which concept?

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Fluoridation of municipal drinking water and fortification of homogenized milk with vitamin D are examples of primary prevention strategies.With active strategies of health promotion,individuals are motivated to adopt specific health programs such as weight reduction and smoking cessation programs."Anticipatory prevention" is not a known concept.Secondary prevention promotes early detection of disease (e.g. ,screening).Tertiary prevention activities are initiated in the convalescence phase of disease.

The Nurse Is Working on a Committee to Evaluate the Need