Tertiary prevention is directed toward the clinical stage of disease. The aim of tertiary prevention is to prevent or minimize the progression of the disease or its sequelae.

• 又称临床预防，是为了减少疾病的危害而采取的措施。三级预防可以防止伤残和促进功能恢复，提高生存质量，延长寿命，降低病死率。