Which term refers to the prevention and treatment of illness and the protection of mental and physical well-being?

• A. Health Care
• B. Full Containment
• C. Firestop System
• D. Fire Wall

Answer: (A)

Health care is the term that covers the prevention and treatment of illness and the protection of mental and physical well-being. It includes preventive services (like vaccines and screenings), diagnosis and treatment of diseases, management of chronic conditions, rehabilitation, and support for mental health and overall wellness. The other options relate to safety systems rather than health services: full containment deals with containing hazards or pathogens, while firestop systems and fire walls are building fire protection features. In infection control and health management contexts, the emphasis is on delivering and promoting health care, not on building safety infrastructure.