Routine Check Up
‘Prevention is better than cure’ makes intuitive sense.
The risk of illness and disease is associated with a range of factors that operate on the individual across the lifecycle. For example, poor nutrition and lack of antenatal care during pregnancy are associated with later risk of chronic diseases in the child.
Other Examples of Primary Prevention includes, but not limited to Managing your Blood Pressure to minimise your risk of Heart Attack or a Major Stroke.
It also determines your risk of developing certain types of Cancers and Enrol you in particular screening programs to diagnose, follow and refer as needed.