UT High School Health 1 Practice Exam

Preventative care aims to stop health problems before they start or catch them early when treatment is easiest and most effective. The best choice reflects this by checking for diseases before symptoms develop. Regular screenings and vaccinations—like blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes checks, cancer screenings, and immunizations—look for problems even when you feel fine so you can intervene sooner and prevent complications.

Treating illnesses only after symptoms appear is reactive, not preventative. Focusing only on emergency care ignores the habit of regular checks that catch issues early. Waiting until risk factors exist before screening delays detection and misses opportunities to prevent problems before they arise.