Prevention

Health prevention refers to actions taken to prevent diseases, injuries, and disabilities before they occur. It encompasses a range of strategies, from promoting healthy behaviors to implementing early detection and treatment programs. The core goal is to enhance overall well-being and reduce the burden of illness on individuals and communities.

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Health Promotion

Health promotion is a public health function that aims to improve people’s health by helping them gain control over their health and well-being. It involves a variety of strategies, including: 

  • Education: Improving health knowledge, attitudes, and skills 
  • Behavior change: Encouraging voluntary lifestyle changes to reduce risk factors 
  • Social and environmental interventions: Creating supportive environments, building healthy public policies, and strengthening community action 
  • Collaboration: Working across sectors to achieve health equity

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