preventive health

Stopping illness early

Preventive health refers to measures taken to avoid illness rather than treat it after onset.

It encompasses screenings, vaccinations, lifestyle modifications, and regular checkups: The clinic focuses on preventive health services like mammograms and cholesterol tests.

The approach aims to catch problems early or stop them from developing.

Also called preventative health.

Opposites
temporal approach to health

preventive healthtreatment

Care for an ailment

therapeutic care · acute care · clinical treatment · crisis intervention · palliative care

proactive vs. reactive orientation

preventive healthemergency care

Immediate medical intervention

damage control · crisis management · triage · hospice care

health maintenance vs. health neglect

preventive healthsedentary lifestyle

Habitual physical inactivity

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