A local community has recently experienced severe flooding with loss of homes and injuries. Counseling has been provided to assist families in coping with the sequelae of this natural disaster. This is an example of primary prevention.

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This is an example of a secondary intervention. Secondary prevention includes tuberculosis and lead screening as well as mental health counseling for stressful events. Primary prevention focuses on health promotion and disease prevention (i.e.,well-baby clinics and immunizations).

A Local Community Has Recently Experienced Severe Flooding with Loss