Everything You Need to Know About Preventative Healthcare

The old adage “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is certainly applicable in this case. Evidence has demonstrated that preventive health care is one of the most reliable approaches to diminishing disease, having a productive workforce, a safer work environment, and reducing the cost of medical care.

Healthcare regulations of the last decade have enabled many forms of preventative care to be more accessible. However, the application of integrated preventive healthcare methods is far from being truly effective, and the knowledge about preventive health is still quite limited. Only the most solid and employee-focused companies in MENA provide some level of prevention, but it is at its best random and haphazard, not within an integrative approach that delivers any real medical impact.

It is unfortunate that in the 21st century families and organizations alike are experiencing losses that could have been averted.

What is preventative healthcare?

Preventive care is any form of medical attention that can help lower the probability of developing a medical emergency, disability, or chronic illness. Involving a series of lifestyle changes as well as regular assessments for diseases before they are severe enough to demonstrate any symptoms. When potential dangers or signs of an illness are identified in the early stages, the cost of treatment is significantly decreased, and the chances of the disease becoming life-threatening are also decreased.

If a screening process identifies the beginning of sickness, medical professionals often have more success with the treatment.

Contrary to what most people know, preventive healthcare is concerned with (the prevention) of diseases before they emerge, as well as containing the symptoms of diseases that have already manifested, and sometimes even resulting in a reduction of signs and symptoms of a disease.

What are examples of active preventative healthcare?

Many lifestyle changes, including:

• Healthy Nutrition
• Fitness
• Measuring & controlling environmental hazards at home and at work
• Education & motivation for the secession of destructive activities and habits
• Blood Pressure Tests
• Diabetes Screening
• Cancer Screening
• Cholesterol Tests
• Routine Vaccination
• Mental Health Screening
• Mental Health Treatment
• Regular Check-up Schedule
• Education of moms before conception, during pregnancy, and after giving birth
• Continuous awareness sessions on the high impact health topics
• Children Pre-21 Annual Tests

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