Prevention to reduce ill health is crucial because it helps people live longer, healthier lives by avoiding diseases before they start, reduces the burden on healthcare systems, and saves costs associated with treating preventable conditions. This can be achieved through methods such as vaccinations to protect against infections, regular health screenings to detect issues early, and adopting healthy habits like balanced eating, physical activity, and avoiding harmful substances. Mental health can also be safeguarded through stress management and support services, while public health measures like clean air and safe water contribute to healthier communities overall.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>Health matters – A life course approach<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Resource focusing on taking a life course approach to the prevention of ill health.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/rural-1.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Health promotion and disease prevention<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Barriers to disease prevention in rural areas and the opportunities for prevention.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/mental-health-prevention.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Mental health prevention programmes<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
The Mental Health Foundation focuses on what prevention looks like in mental health.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/cure.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Making prevention better than cure<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Steve Tucker discusses how he uses behavioural change to prevent and treat diseases.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/ppp.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>RCN: Prevent, protect, promote<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Articles from The Royal College of Nursing include how to prevent alcoholism, obesity, smoking, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/background-1.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Prevention background: Promote good health<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
The LGA gives background to the types of prevention, and useful documents to deepen knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/prevent-children.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Prevention of ill health in children<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Reports from RCPCH focuses on immunisations, oral health and more for children.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/adol-1.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Prevention of mental illness in adolescents<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Can a focus on prevention during adolescence reduce mental health disorders later in life?<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/ourdorset.org.uk\/inequalities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/framework-1.png\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Prevention framework | Wirral Council<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Understand what is meant by prevention, why it benefits us all, and how to deliver services.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>-10 mins<\/h6><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
<\/a><\/span><\/div>Health promotion and disease prevention<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
Barriers to disease prevention in rural areas and the opportunities for prevention.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div>Prevention background: Promote good health<\/p><\/h4><\/div>
The LGA gives background to the types of prevention, and useful documents to deepen knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>