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Prevention Quotes

From personal health to public policy.

These prevention quotes span personal well-being and public policy, from reducing pain and aged-care demand to the 1948 UN convention that gave prevention lasting legal weight. See Health quotes for more.

It wasn't until the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was ratified by the United Nations in 1948 that Lemkin's proposed law was given at least the appearance of force and effect.

Quotes by Terry Glavin

I worked with the March of Dimes to enact legislation for a national birth defects prevention program to provide surveillance, research and preventive services aimed at reducing the rate of birth defects.

Quotes by Solomon Ortiz

The establishment of a National Methamphetamine Prevention Week will significantly increase awareness of meth and educate the public on effective ways to help prevent its use.

Quotes by Ron Lewis

In the wake of the September 11 attacks, it became clear that the FBI's number one priority must be the prevention of another terrorist attack.

Quotes by Robert Mueller

Emotion Quotes

Individuals will achieve healthier lifestyles when prevention and wellness programs are accessible and available in their workplace, through their health provider, and in their communities.

Quotes by Rob Wittman

The ABA works tirelessly in its efforts involving the first line of defense: the prevention of burn injuries.

Quotes by Richard Neal

Society does not seem prepared to accept the sacrifices required for an effective prevention of cancer.

Quotes by Renato Dulbecco

What Americans desperately need is a way to transition from the current system - which is fragmented and focuses on high-cost, high-tech interventions after illness strikes - to a modern system that delivers coordinated, high-touch, lower-cost, patient-centered care with an...

Quotes by Matthew Heineman

Crime prevention has to become a first priority.

Quotes by Kiran Bedi

Health Quotes

Prevention is one of the few known ways to reduce demand for health and aged care services.

Quotes by Julie Bishop

All desirable things... are desirable either for the pleasure inherent in themselves, or as a means to the promotion of pleasure and the prevention of pain.

Quotes by John Stuart Mill

Liberty is the prevention of control by others.

Quotes by John Dalberg-Acton

The FBI. is a massive culture. It's been a culture that served America well, and it's been focused on prosecution. But what we need in terms of terrorism is prevention.

Quotes by John Ashcroft

There is no priority higher than the prevention of terrorism.

Quotes by John Ashcroft

Protection Quotes

Since the reduction of risk factors is the scientific basis for primary prevention, the World Health Organization promotes the development of an integrated strategy for prevention of several diseases, rather than focusing on individual ones.

Quotes by Gro Harlem Brundtland

The European Union remains a staunch supporter of the ICC and is committed to full co-operation on the prevention of serious crimes falling under the jurisdiction of the Court.

Quotes by Federica Mogherini

Prevention is a very important part of solving the problem of cancer.

Quotes by Eva Vertes

Prevention is better than cure.

Quotes by Desiderius Erasmus

As a practicing neurologist, I place central importance in applying current science to the notion of disease prevention.

Quotes by David Perlmutter

Responsibility Quotes

In addition to my job at American Express, I'm also chairman of the board of Symantec, one of the leading players in anti-virus and cyber-crime prevention software, so I know firsthand just how sophisticated many of these attacks can be.

Quotes by Dan Schulman

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these prevention quotes cover?
They cover health prevention, pleasure and pain, and a landmark UN convention that gave prevention legal standing.
Is healthcare discussed in this collection?
Yes, one quote reflects on prevention as a way to reduce demand for health and aged care services.
Does the collection mention a historical convention?
Yes, one quote references the United Nations' 1948 treaty that formally defined genocide as a crime and obligated signatory nations to stop it and punish those responsible.
Is pleasure and pain part of this theme?
Yes, one quote frames prevention of pain as part of what makes things desirable.
Where can I find more on health topics?
See our Health quotes collection for related reflections.

Prevention shapes both individual choices and national systems. Continue with Protection and Responsibility quotes for related themes.