Sanitation measures, medicine, and behavioral changes are key influencers in modern disease prevention practices.
Sanitation measures and disease prevention continue to influence modern practices in preventing diseases by providing clean water, proper waste disposal, and promoting hygienic practices like handwashing and food safety. These measures have significantly reduced the transmission of diseases and improved public health over time.
Additionally, advancements in medicine such as the development of immunizations, antibiotics, and drugs to manage various conditions have played a crucial role in disease prevention.
Behavioral changes among the public, such as quitting smoking and practicing safe sex, have also contributed to preventing diseases and increasing life expectancy.