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PREVENTABLE DISEASE [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Hygiene and Health
CONT

In fact, cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable diseases in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Quitting smoking has immediate health benefits that help minimize a person's risk of developing lung cancer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Hygiène et santé
CONT

Les MCV [maladies cardiovasculaires] et les cancers sont deux types de maladies évitables dans certains cas, grâce à l'action sur les habitudes alimentaires et l'hygiène de vie.

Spanish

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