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Iron and folic acid supplementation to children is a form of

A
Health promotion
B
Specific protection
C
Primodial prevention
D
Secondary prevention
High-Yield Explanation
Specific protection is a pa of primary prevention. Primary prevention - interventions are health promotion and specific protection. Specific protection includes protection of health by personal and community effos - immunization, nutrient supplementation(iron-folic acid supplementation, Vitamin A drops),chemoprophylaxis, protection against occupational hazards and accidents,control of consumer product quality and safety of foods,drugs,cosmetics,etc. Ref: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine; 24th edition - Page no. 47

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