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1. Primordial Prevention

Goal: Reduce initial exposure to superficial streptococcal infections.
Methods: Address poverty, improve living conditions and housing standards, and increase access to healthcare.

2. Primary Prevention

Goal: Prevent the onset of RF.
Methods: Effectively diagnose and promptly treat Group A Streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis and potentially superficial skin infections.

3. Secondary Prevention

Goal: Prevent RF recurrence in patients with a history of RF/RHD or limit RHD progression in diagnosed patients.
Methods: Administer continuous antibiotic prophylaxis.

4. Tertiary Prevention

Goal: Manage and treat RHD complications.
Methods: Utilize medications (e.g., anticoagulants) and cardiac interventions, including surgery, to address complications.

Source: FDA

Source: World Health Organization

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1. WHO suggests that non-sugar sweeteners not be used as a means of achieving weight control or reducing the risk of noncommunicable diseases (conditional recommendation).

2. WHO recommends a reduction in sodium intake to reduce blood pressure and risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and coronary heart disease in adults (strong recommendation). WHO recommends a reduction to