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Category - Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services

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Agent-host-environment theory states that disease is a result of an imbalance in one or all three factors, i.e., agent, host, and/or environment. However, there are three parts to these factors. What are they?
  1. Primary, secondary, and tertiary
  2. First, second, and third
  3. Primary, tertiary, and final
  4. Primary, secondary, and final
Explanation
Answer: A - There are three parts to the factors of agent-host-environment theory. Primary factor is aimed at preventing disease or injury. Secondary factor involves early detection and treatment of disease. Tertiary factor aims at interventions that prevent disability, restore functions, or prevent further destruction of tissues.
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