Mesh term Primary Prevention
Browse to parent terms:Preventive Health Services
Public Health Practice
Description
Specific practices for the prevention of disease or mental disorders in susceptible individuals or populations. These include HEALTH PROMOTION, including mental health; protective procedures, such as COMMUNICABLE DISEASE CONTROL; and monitoring and regulation of ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS. Primary prevention is to be distinguished from SECONDARY PREVENTION and TERTIARY PREVENTION.Browse to child terms:
Immunization
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
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