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Prevention

British pronunciation/pɹɪvˈɛnʃən/
American pronunciation/pɹiˈvɛnʃən/
Prevention
[NOUN]
1

any action taken to avoid or reduce the risk of a negative outcome

synonyms : bar
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Examples
1Regular exercise and healthy eating habits can prevent many illnesses as prevention is better than cure.
2Genetic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure often run in families, and it's important to be aware of your family history for early detection and prevention.
3Instead of waiting for a heart attack to happen, it's better to start exercising and eating healthy as an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
4One, the cure for cancer is prevention.
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