Which type of injury prevention begins after an injury and is done to limit the damage caused by the injury?

A) primary
B) tertiary
C) quaternary
D) secondary

Tertiary Prevention

Actions taken to manage symptoms or prevent further harm in patients already suffering from a disease or injury.

Injury Prevention

The efforts and practices aimed at preventing or reducing the risk of injuries, often through education, environmental changes, and policy implementation.

Secondary

Pertaining to the next level of importance or development, often used in education to describe high schools.