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Abstract

Social and preventive medicine is a critical branch of public health focused on the prevention of diseases, promotion of health, and enhancement of overall quality of life through social interventions and community engagement. This discipline emphasizes the importance of social determinants of health (SDH)—the conditions in which individuals are born, grow, live, work, and age—and recognizes their significant impact on health outcomes. SDH encompasses a wide range of factors, including socioeconomic status, education, environmental conditions, and access to healthcare, which collectively influence individual and community health.The strategies employed in social and preventive medicine can be categorized into three levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Primary prevention aims to prevent diseases before they occur through immunizations, health education, and lifestyle modifications. Secondary prevention focuses on the early detection of diseases through screening programs, while tertiary prevention aims to manage existing conditions and prevent complications. Effective implementation of these strategies requires community engagement and participation, ensuring that health programs are culturally relevant and tailored to the specific needs of populations.Furthermore, addressing health disparities is a fundamental objective of social and preventive medicine. Vulnerable groups often face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, leading to poorer health outcomes.