Preventative healthcare is important.

Meaning

Taking steps to avoid illness.

Examples

• John: 'I haven't seen a doctor in years.'<br>
• Alice: '<b>Preventative healthcare is important</b>; you should go for a check-up.'
• John: 'Yes, <b>preventative healthcare is important</b>.'
• Alice: 'Annual checkups are a good idea.'<br>