prevention methods

[prɪˈvɛnʃən ˈmɛθədz]
noun phrasepl: prevention methods
métodos de prevenção
1. techniques, strategies, or procedures designed to stop something undesirable from happening before it occurs
Regular exercise is one of the most effective prevention methods for heart disease.
O exercício regular é um dos métodos de prevenção mais eficazes para doenças cardíacas.
2. measures taken in advance to avoid or reduce the risk of a particular problem, disease, or accident
The government implemented new prevention methods to control the spread of the virus.
O governo implementou novos métodos de prevenção para controlar a disseminação do vírus.
3. proactive approaches to ensure safety, health, or security
Crime prevention methods include increased surveillance and community policing.
Os métodos de prevenção de crimes incluem vigilância aumentada e policiamento comunitário.
In Brazilian healthcare and public health contexts, 'métodos de prevenção' is frequently used in government campaigns and educational materials. The concept of preventive medicine (medicina preventiva) is increasingly emphasized in both Brazil and Portugal as healthcare systems focus on reducing costs through early intervention and lifestyle modification.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
preventive measuresprevention strategiespreventative techniquesprophylactic methodsprecautionary measures
Antonyms / Antônimos
curative methodstreatment methodsremedial measuresreactive approaches

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos de prevenção
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
métodos preventivos
alternative common usage
São Paulo
medidas preventivas
preferred in formal/business contexts
Portugal
métodos de prevenção
same as Brazilian Portuguese, with occasional use of 'medidas profiláticas' in medical contexts

Related Words

preventive carerisk reductionhealth promotiondisease controlsafety protocolspublic health

Related Idioms & Phrases

an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
prevention is better than cure
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