Health prevention encompasses all actions taken to reduce the risk of diseases and improve quality of life. It is a proactive approach that aims to anticipate health issues rather than simply treating them once they arise.
There are three levels of prevention:
Proper nutrition is essential for maintaining good health and preventing conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. It is recommended to:
Exercise helps maintain cardiovascular, muscular, and mental health. Recommendations include:
Preventive medical check-ups help detect diseases before symptoms appear. It is essential to:
Chronic stress can have detrimental effects on the body, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and anxiety disorders. To maintain mental well-being, it is advisable to:
Certain habits increase health risks and should be minimized:
It helps reduce the risk of serious illnesses, improve quality of life, and lower healthcare costs.
A full medical check-up is recommended every 1 to 2 years, depending on age and medical history.
Foods rich in vitamins C and D, zinc, and antioxidants, such as citrus fruits, fish, almonds, and turmeric, help strengthen the immune system.
Screening for diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol levels, breast cancer, colon cancer, and prostate cancer, based on medical recommendations.
By adopting a healthy diet, engaging in regular physical activity, quitting smoking, and managing stress.
Insufficient or poor-quality sleep increases the risk of weight gain, diabetes, cardiovascular issues, and anxiety.
With a balanced diet, they are not essential, except in cases of confirmed deficiencies (iron, vitamin D, omega-3).
Vaccines against flu, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, and HPV, following official immunization schedules.
Adopting health prevention habits helps ensure better aging and reduces long-term disease risks.
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