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Explain level of prevention for pregnant women who smoke, how might this level of prevention be addressed in a community experiencing increasing rates of family violence? why would a comprehensive health program address all three levels of prevention? Is addressing a health concern at this level of prevention cost effective? why?

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Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention are discussed.

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The three levels of prevention are primary, secondary, and tertiary. I'm unaware of a direct correlation between pregnant women smoking and family violence. However, anyone who smokes is less healthy. There is ample evidence that smoking raises risks for lung cancer, heart disease and the system at large is affected. ...

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