EBK INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780357123126
Author: Mitchell
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 2, Problem 3RQ
Summary Introduction
To analyze:
The treatment and the prevention option.
Introduction:
Preventive healthcare is the action and the measures used to stop the spread of disease, while treatment is the care and therapy for an injured or ill person.
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EBK INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE
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