👉 In the context of public health and medicine, a preventiveist is someone who advocates for measures that prevent disease or illness before it occurs. They focus on identifying early signs and symptoms of potential health problems to identify those who may benefit from interventions such as vaccinations, screenings, and lifestyle changes. Preventiveists generally believe in preventative care, where the goal is to reduce the likelihood of a disease occurring rather than treating an existing condition once it has occurred.
