When clients participate in screening for health problems such as hypertension or tuberculosis,reducing dietary intake of saturated fats and cholesterol in people who have a family history of coronary artery disease,and engaging in breast or testicular self-examination,these are BEST described as which type of prevention?

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Secondary prevention includes efforts at early detection,diagnosis,screening,and intervention to minimize the consequences of a health problem;these efforts are particularly important to identify potential health problems for which there is no specific primary prevention practice.In some instances,a disease or illness may be detected before the person has developed any symptoms or functional impairment.Examples of secondary prevention include screening for health problems such as hypertension or tuberculosis,reducing dietary intake of saturated fats and cholesterol in people who have a family history of coronary artery disease,and engaging in breast or testicular self-examination.

When Clients Participate in Screening for Health Problems Such as Hypertension