Non-communicable Diseases · NEET PG Preparation Community Medicine (PSM)
Which of the following interventions represents 'Primordial prevention' for coronary artery disease?
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Which of the following interventions represents 'Primordial prevention' for coronary artery disease?
- A.Dietary modification in a patient with diagnosed hypertension
- B.Promoting healthy eating and regular physical activity among school childrenCorrect answer
- C.Screening adults for elevated serum cholesterol
- D.Cardiac rehabilitation following a myocardial infarction
Solution
Primordial prevention is prevention of the emergence of risk factors themselves, typically implemented in childhood through population-wide policies and lifestyle education.
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