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Avoiding the occurrence of an event, such as development of cancer, by avoiding things known to cause cancer and participating in activities that can or might prevent cancer. For example, avoiding smoking can prevent lung cancer, and taking tamoxifen may prevent breast cancer in women who are at high risk for the disease.
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The Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) suggests that noises above 90 decibels over the course of an eight-hour workday should be avoided. And for some people, 90 decibels is still too loud. The next time you are around a noise that bothers your ears - either in the workplace or at a sporting or recreational event - wear earplugs. And be aware of other activities or situations that include loud noises, like hair drying or lawn mowing. ...
출처: www.drf.org/HH_dictionary/tinnitus.htm
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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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| preventive mastectomy |
Prophylactic mastectomy .
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