This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Concept of Health and Disease, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
PAP smear is an example of 
Select and explain. 
A. Early diagnosis and treatment, B. Health promotion, C. Specific protection, D. Disability limitation
A: Early diagnosis and treatment
Answer: A: Early diagnosis and treatment 
Explanation: Ans. (a) Early diagnosis and treatmentRef : K. Park 23rd ed. / 41, 370* Pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. It is an example of secondary level of prevention. The mode of secondary level of prevention is by early diagnosis and treatment.