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preventive

[pri-ven-tiv] / prɪˈvɛn tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
deterrent
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The study was published online in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology at the time of its presentation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

She is the immediate past president of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology and the co-author of the book “Saving Women’s Hearts.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Preventive Services Task Force recommends mammography every other year beginning at age 40 and continuing until age 74.

From Science Daily • Dec. 1, 2025

“I chose to invest in Preventive because I care about research that helps people avoid disease,” Mulherin said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

Methods for treating it are given in "Preventive Medicine and Hygiene."

From American Red Cross Text-Book on Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick by Cross, American Red




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