Using the phrase, “Prevention is better than cure,” DEMİRER stated, “Preventive health services aim to protect individuals before diseases occur through primary interventions such as vaccination, regular screenings, healthy nutrition, physical activity, and hygiene education. This not only improves individuals’ quality of life but also significantly reduces the financial burden on health systems in the long run.”
Demirer pointed out that thanks to preventive health practices, the spread of infectious diseases can be prevented, the onset of chronic diseases can be delayed or avoided, and that this approach strengthens society across a broad spectrum—from reducing maternal and infant mortality rates to combating epidemic diseases.
Highlighting the role of public health nurses, DEMİRER made the following remarks:
“Public health nurses are critical health professionals who reach all segments of society, provide health education, identify risk groups, conduct screening programs, and guide individuals and families in developing healthy lifestyle behaviors. Through their community-based work, they play a key role in the widespread adoption of preventive health.”
Stating that all members of society should have equal access to preventive health services, DEMİRER added, “Building a healthy society depends more on preventing diseases than treating them. Preventive health is the fundamental right of both the individual and the community and the guarantee of our future.”
