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as in avoidable
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Recent Examples of preventable
Reports linking the dismantling of USAID to preventable deaths are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.
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W. Gyude Moore,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
And poor diet and sedentary living continue to be the leading causes of preventable chronic conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Rabies is preventable if treated quickly after a bite or any other exposure.
—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease that primarily affects the central nervous system, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Kelli Arseneau,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Many cases are preventable, particularly the type tied to unsafe listening habits that the WHO has flagged as a leading cause among younger adults.
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Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Over the next 250 years, vaccines helped eliminate or dramatically reduce many vaccine-preventable infectious diseases, preventing millions of illnesses, infections and deaths.
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Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Untreated hearing loss now sits at the top of the list of preventable dementia risks, and the average person waits nine years before doing anything about it.
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Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Rabies is preventable if this regimen is administered quickly but is almost invariably fatal once symptoms manifest.
—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
29 June 2026
W. Gyude Moore,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
And poor diet and sedentary living continue to be the leading causes of preventable chronic conditions, including obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Rabies is preventable if treated quickly after a bite or any other exposure.
—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease that primarily affects the central nervous system, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—
Kelli Arseneau,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Many cases are preventable, particularly the type tied to unsafe listening habits that the WHO has flagged as a leading cause among younger adults.
—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
Over the next 250 years, vaccines helped eliminate or dramatically reduce many vaccine-preventable infectious diseases, preventing millions of illnesses, infections and deaths.
—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Untreated hearing loss now sits at the top of the list of preventable dementia risks, and the average person waits nine years before doing anything about it.
—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Rabies is preventable if this regimen is administered quickly but is almost invariably fatal once symptoms manifest.
—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preventable
Adjective
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Despite the staggering amount spent in the healthcare sector, Americans have the lowest life expectancy, 79, and the second-highest avoidable mortality rate among comparable nations.
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Some banks levy monthly service charges and other fees on checking accounts, but most are avoidable with a minimum balance or direct deposit.
Adjective
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Yet whether van Dijk will still be in uniform in 2030 is unclear, making this a chance the Netherlands can’t afford to lose.
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Any plan for data retention policies remains troublingly unclear, and there’s seemingly been no privacy impact assessment weighing the privacy implications of centralizing so much sensitive data in the White House, the Guardian reported.
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“Preventable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preventable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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