What are preventive and wellness services?

• A. Treatment after illness only.
• B. Services aimed at preventing illness and promoting health, including screenings and vaccinations.
• C. Cosmetic procedures.
• D. Long-term care for chronic conditions.

Answer: (B)

Preventive and wellness services are proactive efforts to keep people healthy and prevent illness. They include screenings to detect diseases early, vaccinations to prevent infections, and counseling or risk assessments that help individuals reduce health risks. The aim is to maintain health and catch issues before symptoms appear, through routine checkups, blood pressure and cholesterol tests, cancer screenings, vaccines, and guidance on healthy lifestyle choices. This is not about treating illness after it occurs, cosmetic procedures, or long-term care for chronic conditions, which focus on fixing existing problems, aesthetics, or ongoing management of chronic diseases.