prevention and control [Subheading]
Used with disease headings for increasing human or animal resistance against disease (e.g., immunization), for control of transmission agents, for prevention and control of environmental hazards, or for prevention and control of social factors leading to disease. It includes preventive measures in individual cases.
Year introduced: 1966
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Tree Number(s): Y11.040
MeSH Unique ID: Q000517
Entry Terms:
- prevention and control
- preventive measures
- preventive therapy
- prophylaxis
- control
- prevention