Preventive care is very important to me. I believe it’s the heart of medicine, because we can’t address what we don’t know. Growing up in a rural area in South Africa, I saw people go to the hospital only when they were very sick or dying. By then, it was often too late. That’s why I’m so passionate about empowering people with knowledge — so they can take charge of their health and help others do the same.

What is preventive health?

Preventive health is the practice of taking steps to prevent illness or disease before it occurs. That includes regular screenings, vaccinations, dental check-ups and healthy lifestyle choices. The goal is to focus on long-term health outcomes, detect disease early and intervene before it becomes complicated and before the burden of disease affects your qual

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