Preventorium
Preventorium
Preventorium (pronunciation: pre-ven-tor-ium) is a term used to describe a type of medical facility or institution that is primarily focused on the prevention of disease, particularly tuberculosis.
Etymology
The term "preventorium" is derived from the Latin word "praeventorium", which means "a place of prevention". It was first used in the early 20th century to describe institutions that were established to prevent the spread of tuberculosis.
Definition
A preventorium is a medical facility that is specifically designed to provide preventive care for individuals who are at high risk of contracting certain diseases. These facilities are often equipped with specialized equipment and staffed by healthcare professionals who are trained in preventive medicine. The primary goal of a preventorium is to prevent the onset of disease, rather than treating existing conditions.
History
Preventoriums were first established in the early 20th century as a response to the widespread prevalence of tuberculosis. At the time, tuberculosis was a highly contagious and often fatal disease, and there was no effective treatment available. Preventoriums were designed to isolate individuals who were at high risk of contracting tuberculosis, such as those with weakened immune systems or those who were in close contact with infected individuals.
Related Terms
- Preventive Medicine: The branch of medicine concerned with preventing disease rather than curing it.
- Tuberculosis: A potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs.
- Sanatorium: A medical facility for long-term illness, most typically associated with treatment of tuberculosis before antibiotics.
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Preventorium
- Wikipedia's article - Preventorium
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