Pap smear is an example of -: (A) Primary level of prevention, (B) Secondary level of prevention, (C) Teritary level of prevention, (D) None of the above
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., Secondary level of prevention o In secondary prevention, action halts the progress of a disease at its incipient stage and prevents complication. o Screening tests (e.g. - Pap smear), helps in diagnosis at early stage so that adequate treatment can halt disease progression and prevent complication.