preventable
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And they often lead to preventable complications and higher long-term spending.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026
Research has shown that fathers, especially men in their 20s through early 40s, are disproportionately affected by preventable causes of death including suicide, overdose, homicide and accidental injury.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Relatives of the family said they believed their deaths were "wholly preventable" and raised "missed opportunities" to protect them.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
“Severe bleeding remains one of the leading causes of preventable death following traumatic injury,” said Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustin in a statement last month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
But with the Pap smear, doctors could detect precancerous cells and perform a hysterectomy, and cervical cancer would be almost entirely preventable.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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