Foification of foods with specific nutrients as salt with iodine is an example of: (A) Primordial prevention, (B) Primary prevention, (C) Secondary prevention, (D) Teiary Prevention
Answer is B. Primary prevention Primary prevention can be defined as "action taken prior to the onset of disease, which removes the possibility that a disease will ever occur". It signifies intervention in the pre-pathogenesis phase of a disease or health problem (e.g.,Low bih weight) or other depaure from health. Primary preventionmay be accomplished by measures designed to promote general health and well-being, and quality of life of people or by specific protective measures. These are discussed in detail elsewhere under "Mode of Intervention". Ref: Park 24th Edition. Pgno : 46