Primary prevention/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Primary prevention.

Specific practices for the prevention of disease or mental disorders in susceptible individuals or populations.

This definition is at least in part based on: Anonymous (2023), Primary prevention (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.