Which of the following levels of prevention is a pharmacist providing when conducting health screenings at the pharmacy?

A. Primary prevention: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs, such as through immunizations, health education, or lifestyle modification. Health screenings do not prevent disease onset but rather detect it early. B. Quaternary prevention: Quaternary prevention focuses on preventing overmedicalization or unnecessary interventions in already diagnosed patients. Screening at a pharmacy is not aimed at reducing harm from excessive medical procedures. C. Secondary prevention: Secondary prevention involves early detection of disease in asymptomatic individuals to reduce progression and complications. Conducting health screenings, such as blood pressure or cholesterol checks, identifies conditions early, allowing timely intervention, which aligns directly with secondary prevention. D. Tertiary prevention: Tertiary prevention occurs after a disease is diagnosed to reduce complications and improve quality of life, such as rehabilitation or chronic disease management. Screening in healthy or at-risk clients does not fall under this category.