medical techniques and treatments intended to prevent disease before it happens, rather than curing it
Examples of 'preventive medicine' in a sentence
preventive medicine
The emphasis is on preventive medicine, that is, maintaining the health of each employee.
A Conceptual View of Human Resource Management: Strategic Objectives, Environments,Functions
The GP's role in social and preventive medicine is also being increasingly recognized.
Brown, Muriel & Payne Sarah Introduction to Social Administration in Britain (1990)
Sometimes, they may identify inherited predispositions that are useful in preventive medicine, leading to refined screening programmes and lifestyle interventions to promote health.