illness prevention JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ɪˈlɛsnɪs prɪˈvɛnʃən/ · il·ness pre·ven·tion
noun
- The act or process of stopping or hindering the onset or spread of illnesses, diseases, or health conditions. The local health department implemented various illness prevention programs to reduce the risk of infectious diseases in the community.
- A measure or strategy taken to prevent or mitigate the effects of an illness or disease. Taking regular exercise and maintaining a healthy diet are examples of personal illness prevention measures.
Synonyms
disease preventionhealth promotionwellness managementmedical preventionpreventive carepublic health measureshealth protection
Antonyms
Did you know? The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified illness prevention as a key strategy for achieving global health security and reducing the burden of diseases worldwide.