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prevention

[pri-ven-shuhn] / prɪˈvɛn ʃən /


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Tony, who received the British Empire Medal for services to the prevention of child abuse, told the BBC he was "so happy it's finally happening and that children will be more protected".

From BBC

Experts stress that prevention is the most effective and affordable strategy to reduce cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily

Releford later moved to Los Angeles, where, as a podiatric surgeon specializing in amputation prevention and limb preservation in high-risk populations, he saw firsthand how diet shapes long-term outcomes.

From Los Angeles Times

"This study adds to emerging evidence that vaccines could play a role in promoting healthy aging by modulating biological systems beyond infection prevention," she said.

From Science Daily

In older adulthood, preventing malnutrition and weight loss often becomes more important than long-term chronic disease prevention.

From Science Daily