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Healthcare is not limited to treating illnesses after symptoms appear. Preventive healthcare also focuses on identifying risk factors, encouraging healthy behaviours and detecting selected conditions at an appropriate stage. Conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and certain cardiovascular diseases may remain undetected for some time. Appropriate screening can help identify people who may benefit from additional assessment, lifestyle changes or medical treatment.
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