preventive
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Founded in 1985, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a nonprofit organization focused on preventive medicine, clinical research, and improving ethical and scientific standards in education and research.
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This approach is meant to help clinicians recognize elevated risk earlier and take preventive steps sooner.
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The authors noted that rising out-of-pocket expenses place added pressure on household budgets, reduce the use of preventive care, and contribute to stress, anxiety, and medical debt.
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"Screening at an earlier age can help identify risk factors sooner, enabling preventive strategies that reduce long-term risk."
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They will avoid any preventive care and hope their modest savings can cover any medical costs.
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