About this course

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of overall well-being that includes physical, mental, and social aspects. To achieve this, it is important to promote both wellness and preventive care among adults. The latter encompasses prevention of disease onset, early detection of diseases while asymptomatic, and prevention of sequelae and complications of disease when present.

This e-learning module aims to discuss the spectrum of preventive medicine for the general adult population though a public health approach. This includes health screening tests based on risk factors, immunization, non-pharmacologic interventions for primary prevention, and pharmacologic interventions for secondary prevention of diseases.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the scope and value of preventive medicine and its contribution to adult wellness
• Know the recommended health screening tools and tests based on risk factors
• Identify appropriate chemo-preventions (vaccines and drugs) and non-pharmacologic management for primary and secondary prevention of diseases
• Apply the concepts of preventive medicine in clinical practice

Topics covered

• Introduction: What is Preventive Medicine
• Risk factor assessment
• Recommended diagnostics and screening tests
• Chemo Prevention: Immunization
• Chemo Prevention: Medications
• Non-pharmacologic Interventions