Which of the following statements is the most accurate example of secondary prevention?
A) Providing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to kids who are 11 or 12 years of age
B) Using condoms to prevent sexually transmitted disease
C) Taking a routine Pap smear test
D) Receiving a hysterectomy after diagnosis of cervical cancer
E) Participating in rehabilitation programs to reduce the pain after surgery

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Secondary prevention is a behavior to detect the disease as early as possible."Providing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines to kids who are 11 or 12 years of age" and "Using condoms to prevent sexually transmitted disease" are not correct.Those are primary prevention."Receiving a hysterectomy after diagnosis of cervical cancer" and "Participating in rehabilitation programs to reduce the pain after surgery" are not correct.Those are tertiary prevention.

Which of the Following Statements Is the Most Accurate Example