The Value of Preventive Health Care

... is diagnosed with at least one chronic condition. Chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer drastically reduce a person’s quality of life. These findings indeed signal the need for greater emphasis on preventive approaches to health care. Preventive health screenings and primary care consultations have also been found to increase life expectancy, particularly among the 30-50 age group. What is preventive medicine? The goal of preventive health care is to help maintain good health throughout your lifetime, increasing your life span, while maintaining a high...