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The practice of eliminating unwanted variation a priori (before the fact), eg, predicting a future condition from a control chart and then applying corrective action before the predicted event transpires
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intended to protect against disease by preventing it from occurring, reducing the risk of its occurrence, or limiting its extent or sequelae (eg, immunization, hospital infection control program, fluoridated water supply)
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| prevention |
Prevention means to prevent a disease onset.
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| preventive medicine |
Community health care or public health Occupational medicine
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| prevention |
Activities to provide outright avoidance of the adverse impact of hazards and means to minimize related environmental, technological and biological disasters. Depending on social and technical feasibility and cost/benefit considerations, investing in preventive measures is justified in areas frequently affected by disasters. In the context of public awareness and education, related to disaster risk reduction changing attitudes and behaviour contribute to promoting a "culture of prevention".
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