Term: Primary Prevention

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Prevention of disease or mental disorders in susceptible individuals or populations through promotion of health, and specific protection, as in immunization, as distinguished from the prevention of complications or after-effects of existing disease. Preventive health measures including health promotion and specific protection.

Related terms 

• Preventive Care / Services
• Secondary Prevention

References 

• Katz A, De Coster C, Bogdanovic B, Soodeen R, Chateau D. Using Administrative Data to Develop Indicators of Quality in Family Practice. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Lix L, Finlayson G, Yogendran M, Bond R, Bodnarchuk J, Soodeen R. Primary Prevention: An Examination of Data Capabilities in Manitoba (January 2005). Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2005. [Report] [Summary] (View)