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Meanings of preventative approach in English

Russian
профилактика
Portuguese
medida profilática
Spanish
medicina profiláctica
Catalan
profilaxi

Measures taken for disease prevention, with anticipatory actions that can be categorized as primal, primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary prevention.

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Usage of preventative approach in English
1
He said police were taking a "persuasive and preventative approach" to end the hostage situation.
Radio NZ
2
Real estate agent John O'Flaherty said it was time to see a more preventative approach from police.
Radio NZ
3
This means taking a wider, preventative approach to healthcare by addressing the underlying social, lifestyle and environmental causes.
Reuters
4
What I found was a city harnessing technology to support a more joined up and preventative approach, helping people to stay connected and feel safe.
The Guardian
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Preventative approaches make those words reality.
The Guardian