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Preventive Medicine

A medical specialty primarily concerned with prevention of disease (PRIMARY PREVENTION) and the promotion and preservation of health in the individual.

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Tree Number(s): H02.403.720.750

MeSH Unique ID: D011315

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Preventative Medicine
Medicine, Preventative
Medicine, Preventive
Preventive Care
Care, Preventive
Preventative Care
Care, Preventative

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Health Promotion
Preventive Health Services
Public Health

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