preventive
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The authors noted that rising out-of-pocket expenses place added pressure on household budgets, reduce the use of preventive care, and contribute to stress, anxiety, and medical debt.
From Science Daily
"Screening at an earlier age can help identify risk factors sooner, enabling preventive strategies that reduce long-term risk."
From Science Daily
They will avoid any preventive care and hope their modest savings can cover any medical costs.
Without mentioning the trade spat, the ministry cited "increased pressure on the Colombian electrical system" as it announced "a preventive measure aimed at protecting Colombia’s sovereignty and energy security."
From Barron's
Nestle France said it was carrying out a "preventive and voluntary recall" of certain batches of its Guigoz and Nidal infant formulas after new investigations showed the potential presence of cereulide.
From Barron's
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