Which proposed program best emphasizes tertiary prevention?
A) Development of an in-school clinic that provides counselling on contraception
B) Providing a diabetes management program for persons with diabetes mellitus
C) Providing cardiovascular fitness evaluations at annual health fairs
D) Setting up free blood pressure screening at popular department stores and supermarkets

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The aim of tertiary prevention programs is to reduce complications from diseases. Development of an in-school contraception clinic offers a primary prevention (pregnancy has not occurred). Providing cardiovascular fitness evaluations and setting up free blood pressure screening are secondary prevention programs (screening identifies conditions early and determines incidence and prevalence).

Which Proposed Program Best Emphasizes Tertiary Prevention