Heart Attack Prevention
Doctors assert that detecting heart disease and preventing heart attacks should be the top priority for primary care physicians. When heart attack
Preventable Hospital Errors
Nearly 100,000 people die each year from preventable hospital errors. Many physicians do not wash their hands as often as they should.
India: Preventing Infanticide
Several organizations in India identify families and communities at risk for female infanticide in order to educate the families and save lives.
Prevention of Stream Erosion
stream prevent erosion from run-off.
Preventing Community Acquired MRSA
, washing hands frequently, and taking other preventative measures.
Intervention and Prevention
Early intervention is essential for preventing teen driving problems. Drivers should turn off the phone when behind the wheel. Crash risk doubles for
Mexican Bailout Prevents Default
The Clinton Administration offered a $50 billion loan package to Mexico. Though the bailout worked, it signaled to banks and other rich investors that the U.S. Treasury was going to adopt a bailout policy, creating moral hazard.
Preventing School Violence
A study showed that most school shooters had a history of suicide attempts, suicidal thoughts, or depression. Schools with programs to spot students who are at risk are on the right track.
Preventing Further Loss
The extraordinary commitment to prevent the loss of another student honors the memory of the Hamilton High students who have committed suicide