idiom
prevention is better than cure
prih-VEN-shun iz BET-er than KYOOR
prɪˈvɛnʃən ɪz ˈbɛtər ðæn kjʊərListen
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Syllable breakdown
preventionisbetterthancure
Dictionary meaning
it is more effective and less costly to stop a disease or problem from occurring than to treat it after it has developed; the foundational principle of public health policy, underpinning vaccination programmes, screening initiatives, health education campaigns, and the emphasis on lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise in reducing the burden of chronic disease
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