Why is Preventive Health Care important?
The idea that it is better to prevent illness than to attempt to cure it is a cornerstone of both public health and improving the overall health of populations. The phrase ‘prevention is better than cure’ was first coined by the Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus in around 1500, but it remains just as relevant today. In fact, preventing illness before it occurs is now a fundamental principle of modern healthcare strategies across the world.