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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. ...
출처: www.uphs.upenn.edu/addiction/berman/glossary/
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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. ...
출처: wind.uwyo.edu/sig/definition.asp
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Primary prevention is the reduction or control of causative factors of potential health problems. This includes reducing or eliminating various risk factors such as quitting smoking to reduce the risk of lung cancer and wearing sunscreen to reduce the chances of developing skin cancer and environmental measures such as reducing exposure to toxic or carcinogenic substances. ...
출처: www.tcc.state.tx.us/impact/glossary.html
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Procedure performed to prevent decay and gum disease. The procedures that Trojan classifies as preventive are the exam, x-rays and prophys. The exam and x-rays are also known as diagnostic procedures.
출처: www.great-insurance-quotes.com/dental-insurance-gl...
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fending off problems before they emerge.
출처: www.finnevo.fi/eng/contents/iso9000_terms.htm
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