Generally speaking,<unk>  is the part of<unk>  engaged with preventing disease rather than curing it. It can be contrasted not only with curative<unk> , but also with public health methods (which work at the level of population health rather than individual health).
Professionals involved in the public health aspect of this practice may be involved in entomology, pest control, and public health inspections. Public health inspections can include recreational waters, pools, beaches, food preparation and serving, and industrial hygiene inspections and surveys.<unk>  or<unk>  care consists of measures taken to prevent diseases, (or injuries) rather than curing them or treating their symptoms. This contrasts in method with curative and palliative<unk> , and in scope with public health methods (which work at the level of population health rather than individual health). Occupational<unk>  operates very often within the<unk> .
Preventive medicine
Health promotion
Mobile health
Medical education
Cosmetic pharmacology
Sports medicine
Regenerative medicine
Polio prevention