Understanding Medications and Preventive Care: What are examples of prophylactics?
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According to a 2007 study cited by the Partnership for Prevention, if 90% of patients sought care to prevent illnesses, up to 100,000 lives could be saved annually. This underscores the critical role of prophylactic treatments, which are interventions designed to prevent disease rather than treat an existing one. So, what are examples of prophylactics in modern medicine?
