At the preschool Sofia works in, caregivers sing a song to help children remember to wash their hands after they use the restroom. Hopefully this will teach them good habits that will prevent the spread of disease among the children. What type of preventative medicine is Sofia promoting with the song?

a) primary
b) secondary
c) tertiary
d) quaternary

The type of preventative medicine that Sofia is promoting with the song is primary prevention. Primary prevention aims to prevent the development of a disease or injury by promoting healthy practices, educating and promoting awareness, and implementing measures to reduce risk factors.