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prevention

[pri-ven-shuhn] / prɪˈvɛn ʃən /


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You can speak to your GP about fall prevention services in your area and there are some exercises that can help improve balance available on the NHS website, external.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The entire team focused on threat prevention was eliminated.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

"Our hope is that these insights can guide both public health recommendations and future investigation into lung cancer prevention."

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

He studied the prevention and cure of disease and how the body functioned, including respiration and blood circulation, and he had a nascent understanding of germs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

On January 4, I’ll be running in the Disney World Marathon in support of the Diabetes Action Team—a nonprofit organization committed to the prevention and treatment of diabetes.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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