Disease Prevention

• Primary prevention: avoids the initial occurrence by intervening before the onset of a problem.
• Secondary prevention: Secondary prevention includes early detection and halting the progression of established but asymptomatic disease.
• Tertiary prevention: Focuses on recovery or rehabilitation of a disease after it has developed.
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What can be done ?

Keep a check on blood pressure. Your blood pressure should not exceed 120/80. Cholesterol should be monitored as in Asian region people usually have high cholesterol levels. Total cholesterol should be less than 200.If you are an Asian and above 45 years of age, then visit a cardiologist routinely.

• Avoid salty, spicy and overly sweet foods.
• Eat healthy and balanced diet.
• Stress affects your health as well. Maintain good social contacts and relationships. Work hard but on the cost of your health. Enjoy proper sleep and rest.