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there are three main categories of cancer prevention: 1) primary prevention, or minimizing exposure to cancer-causing factors (smoking cessation programs); 2) secondary prevention, or early detection of new cancers (use of PAP tests and PSAs); and 3) tertiary prevention, which is the treatment of cancer. Primary tumors: the original cancer, usually named after the area in which it started. For example, breast cancer that has spread to the bone is still called breast cancer. ...
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| prevention paradox |
A preventive measure that brings benefits to the community at large but affords little benefit to each participating individual.
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The best way to prevent frostbite is to dress warmly and move indoors once your fingers or toes begin to feel cold. Always keep your hands and feet dry and your ears covered.
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Social, economic, legal, medical and/or psychological measures aimed at minimizing the use of potentially addicting substances, lowering the dependence risk in susceptible individuals, or minimizing other adverse consequences of psychoactive substance use. Primary prevention consists of attempts to reduce the incidence of addictive diseases and related problems in a general population. Secondary prevention aims to achieve early detection, diagnosis and treatment of affected individuals. ...
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A proactive process that empowers individuals and systems to meet the challenges of life events and transitions by creating and reinforcing conditions that promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles. ...
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