A screening program was developed at Kaiser Permanente of Colorado (KPCO) to identify individuals with hypertension based on vitals obtained at each healthcare encounter. Individuals with a diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 mm Hg will be flagged for follow-up with their primary care provider and referral into health behavior modification programs with in KPCO. What is the scientific rationale for this level of population health prevention?

To identify individuals in the preclinical stage of heart disease, thus enabling earlier clinical and behavioral health interventions to prevent adverse cardiac events.

To prevent the development of hypertension as a risk factor for cardiac disease

To reduce or eliminate long-term impairments among individuals in the advanced stages of heart disease.

All of the above.