Which of the following is NOT an example of primary prevention strategies for COPD?

Primary prevention strategies are aimed at preventing a disease or condition from occurring in the first place. For chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), primary prevention focuses on reducing risk factors and enhancing health.

The annual influenza vaccine is a primary prevention strategy because it helps to prevent respiratory infections that can exacerbate COPD. Ensuring adequate illumination at home contributes to safety and could indirectly affect health but is not directly related to preventing COPD. Condom use with new sexual partners primarily focuses on preventing sexually transmitted infections, which is also not directly linked to COPD prevention.

Checking FEV1, or Forced Expiratory Volume in one second, is a measure of lung function and is used in the diagnosis and management of existing respiratory diseases, particularly COPD itself. This action does not prevent the onset of the disease; instead, it assesses and monitors lung health. Therefore, it does not fall under the definition of primary prevention strategies for COPD.