Preventive medicines are an innovative approach or combination of medical practices to proactively prevent any health condition or illness. Several strategies are utilized to minimize the risk of developing any diseases at an early stage.Preventive medicine focuses on preventing disease, not treating it afterwards. Its aim is to promote health and well-being through proactive measures such as vaccination, screening, early intervention, lifestyle changes, health education, etc., and healthy behaviors in the population. Several strategies are available, including secondary prevention (early detection) and tertiary prevention (reducing the impact of ongoing disease).
Public health and general preventive medicine practitioners have skills in public health and clinical care, enabling them to promote health and prevent potential diseases, injuries, and death within communities and individuals. Preventive medicine physicians work in diverse sectors such as corporations, primary care, public health departments, government agencies, and other settings, significantly impacting the healthcare system.
The Preventive Medicine World Conference (PRMWC) is a global forum to discuss the latest developments and best practices in preventive medicine. Experts from various fields come together to explore emerging research, new prevention strategies, and technologies to improve health outcomes and reduce health costs.