preventative services
[prɪˈvɛntətɪv ˈsɜrvɪsɪz]
nounpl: preventative services
serviços preventivos
1. Medical and healthcare services designed to prevent disease, illness, or injury before they occur, rather than treating them after onset
Preventative services include vaccinations, screenings, and health education programs.
Os serviços preventivos incluem vacinações, exames de rastreamento e programas de educação em saúde.
2. Maintenance or protective measures taken to avoid problems or deterioration
The company invested in preventative services to reduce equipment breakdowns.
A empresa investiu em serviços preventivos para reduzir avarias de equipamentos.
3. In healthcare, services covered by insurance to maintain health and detect conditions early
Many insurance plans cover preventative services at no cost to encourage early detection.
Muitos planos de seguro cobrem serviços preventivos sem custo para incentivar a detecção precoce.
In the United States, preventative services have become increasingly emphasized in healthcare policy as a cost-saving measure, with the Affordable Care Act mandating coverage of certain preventative services. In Brazil, preventative services are part of the SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde) public health system, emphasizing disease prevention and health promotion at the community level. The term reflects a shift in both countries toward proactive healthcare rather than reactive treatment.
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