Types of Preventive Interventions
Indicated Preventive Interventions
Universal Preventive Interventions
Selective Preventive Interventions
Universal Preventive Interventions
Target either general population or a designated segment of the population sharing the same general
risks of the probability of disease occurrence.
Selective Preventive Interventions
Target specific subgroups of the general population whose risk is significantly higher
than average.
Indicated Preventive Interventions
Target high-risk individuals who have minimal or detectable signs or symptoms foreshadowing
diagnosable disease or disorder.
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