Primary prevention programs seek to __________, secondary prevention programs aim to __________ and tertiary programs aim to __________.
A) eliminate disorders; reduce the associated harms; limit the duration of disorders
B) reduce incidence of disorder; limit duration of a disorder; reduce disability resulting from an established disorder
C) limit exposure to disorder; block the mechanism of a disorder; limit the severity of a disorder that has occurred
D) prevent entry of a pathogen into the country; limit population exposure; limit the transmission of a disorder
E) reduce incidence; limit severity; limit duration

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Primary prevention programs aim to reduce the incidence of a disorder by addressing risk factors before the disorder occurs. Secondary prevention programs aim to limit the duration of a disorder or reduce disability resulting from an established disorder. Tertiary programs aim to limit the severity of a disorder that has occurred, often through rehabilitation or palliative care.

Primary Prevention Programs Seek to __________, Secondary Prevention Programs Aim