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secondary prevention

secondary prevention

intervention for individuals or groups that demonstrate early psychological or physical symptoms, difficulties, or conditions (i.e., subclinical problems), which is intended to prevent the development of more serious dysfunction or illness. Compare primary prevention; tertiary prevention.

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