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disease prevention

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25 U.S.C. § 1603 — in this chapter (2 versions over time)

The term “disease prevention” means any activity for—

(i) the reduction, limitation, and prevention of—

(I) disease; and

(II) complications of disease; and

(ii) the reduction of consequences of disease.

25 U.S.C. § 1603 — in this chapter

The term “disease prevention” includes an activity for—

(i) controlling—

(I) the development of diabetes;

(II) high blood pressure;

(III) infectious agents;

(IV) injuries;

(V) occupational hazards and disabilities;

(VI) sexually transmittable diseases; or

(VII) toxic agents; or

(ii) providing—

(I) fluoridation of water; or

(II) immunizations.

42 U.S.C. § 11711 — for purposes of this chapter

The term “disease prevention” includes—

(A) immunizations,

(B) control of high blood pressure,

(C) control of sexually transmittable diseases,

(D) prevention and control of diabetes,

(E) control of toxic agents,

(F) occupational safety and health,

(G) accident prevention,

(H) fluoridation of water,

(I) control of infectious agents, and

(J) provision of mental health care.

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