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Tertiary prevention in medicine focuses on managing existing diseases to prevent further complications or spread. This stage aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with chronic conditions or disabilities. It involves interventions like rehabilitation to help patients regain function, manage pain, and adapt to their health status. The goal is to prevent the worsening of the disease and reduce its impact on the individual's life and society. While primary prevention aims to stop diseases before they start, and secondary prevention focuses on early detection, tertiary prevention addresses established health issues.1

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  2. therapeutics - Preventive medicine

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