There are many tools of prevention, including the following major tools
Establishing a healthy lifestyle, which includes healthy habits such as wearing a seat belt, eating a healthy diet, getting enough physical exercise, wearing sunscreen, and not smoking
Getting vaccinated to prevent infectious diseases such as influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, and childhood infections
Following recommendations for screenings so that disorders such as high blood pressure and cancer are detected early
If people are at high risk of developing certain disorders (such as atherosclerosis) or have such a disorder, taking medications as recommended to prevent the disorder from developing or worsening (called preventive medication therapy or chemoprevention)
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Preventive medication therapy includes the following
Cholesterol-lowering medications to prevent atherosclerosis
Aspirin to prevent heart attacks and/or strokes in people at increased risk of these disorders
Tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer in women at increased risk of breast cancer
Antihypertensive medications to reduce blood pressure and prevent strokes
