secondary prevention programs

Secondary prevention programs focus on early detection and intervention to reduce the impact of a disease or health condition before it becomes more serious. They aim to find problems at an initial stage—such as screening for high blood pressure or cancer—so treatment can start early. This approach helps prevent complications, improve quality of life, and sometimes even stop the progression of the illness altogether. In essence, secondary prevention acts like catching a problem early to manage it effectively and reduce long-term health consequences.