Question

Select a health problem or condition ( heart problems for example ) and identify related primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention strategies. Are there national or state-level prevention policies and legislation currently in place that target the health problem or condition?

Answer 1

Answer : Levels of Prevention in Type II Diabetes Mellitus

1. Primary Prevention -

It include activities which are aimed at preventing diabetes from occuring in the susceptible populations.ie, by Behavioral and / or Pharmacological interventions.

Identification of diabetes gene , tampering with the immune system and elimination of environmental factors.

An average of about 150 minutes physical activity per week along with modest weight loss reduces risk of progressing from impaired glucose tolerance to type 2 diabetes.

2. Secondary Prevention -

By early diagnosis and effective control of diabetes in order to delay the progress of the disease.

This can be achieved by excellent glycemic control, blood pressure control, dyslipidemia control,screening for complications of diabetes and psychological & social support.

3. Tertiary Prevention -

By Preventing complications and disabilities due to diabetes.

Achieved by tight metabolic control and good monitoring.

National Prevention Policies

There are many National Prevention Policies that target the health problem .

Health In All Policies , strategies to promote innovative leadership. ASTHO.

It integrates and articulates health considerations into policymaking across sectors, and at all levels, to improve the health of all communities and people.

The national prevention strategy includes - Healthy and safe community eclnvironments, Clinical and community preventive services, Empowered people and Elimination of health disparities.