1. Dr. Lorena C. Balacanao
CEU Oral and Surgery Department

2. 3 Levels of Prevention
1. Primary Prevention
2. Secondary Prevention
3. Tertiary prevention

3. Primary Prevention
Aim is to encourage optimal health and to
increase the persons resistance to illness
Health promotion
Specific protection

4. Secondary Prevention
Also known as Health Maintenance
Early diagnosis, detection and screening
Prompt treatment to limit disability

5. Tertiary Prevention
To support the client’s achievement of successful
adaptation to known risks, optimal reconstruction,
and or establishment of high-level wellness

6. Example of 1° Prevention
Quit smoking
Avoid/limit alcohol intake
Exercise regularly
Eat well-balanced diet
Reduce fat and increase fiber in diet
Take adequate fluids
Avoid over exposure to sunlight
Complete immunization program
Wear hazard devices in work site

7. Example of 2° Prevention
Annual physical exam
Regular pap smear for women
Monthly BSE for women who are 20 years old and
above
Sputum exam for tuberculosis

8. Example of 3° Prevention
Self monitoring of blood glucose among diabetics
Physical Therapy after CVA
Undergo speech therapy after larynectomy

9. Health Promotion
Are activities directed toward increasing the level of
well being and self-actualization
1. Assisting individual in taking control of their health
and to improve the quality of life
2. Activities to promote healthful lifestyle
3. Involves the principle of self-responsibility

10. Types of Health Promotion
programs
1. Information dissemination
2. Health appraisal wellness assessment programs
3. Life-Style and behavior change programs
4. Worksite wellness programs
5. Environmental Control Programs