Primary prevention includes
Immunization
Chorionic villi sampling
Pap smear
Self breast examination
Primary prevention is defined as action taken prior to the onset of the disease which removes the possibility that a disease will ever occur. It includes health promotion and specific protection. Health promotion includes health education + environmental modifications+ nutritional interventions+ lifestyle and behavioral changes. Specific protection- fundamental public health measures and activities such as sanitation; infection control; immunization; protection of food, milk, and water supplies; environmental protection; and protection against occupational hazards and accidents, chemoprophylaxis, use of specific nutrients. Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 24th edition, Page no. 47
Concept of health and disease