A community organization sponsors a health fair to increase awareness of colon cancer. At the health fair, colorectal cancer screening kits are distributed, and health care professionals answer questions, take blood pressure, and distribute literature. What level of health prevention is being implemented by this community organization?
A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Tertiary
D) Risk factor

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Secondary prevention consists of screening efforts to promote early detection of disease-in this scenario, colorectal cancer and hypertension. Primary prevention is focused on preventing disease from developing through the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Tertiary prevention is directed toward minimizing the disability from chronic disease and helping the patient maximize his or her health. Risk factor prevention is part of primary prevention that focuses on preventing disease by managing risk factors.

A Community Organization Sponsors a Health Fair to Increase Awareness