Critically discuss the principle strategies of Prevention and Mitigation vss. Preparation and Response.

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Principle Strategies of Prevention and Mitigation Vs. Preparation and Response
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PREVENTION AND MITIGATION v. PREPARATION AND RESPONSE

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Principle Strategies of Prevention and Mitigation Vs. Preparation and Response
Prevention and mitigation are terms that are used interchangeably because they aim to
reduce risk. Prevention refers to the practice or action of stopping an adverse event from
happening, thereby decreasing the probability that an emergency will occur (Krus & Grantham,
2013). On the other hand, mitigation refers to the measures and steps that reduce or eliminate the
loss of life or damage of property for events that cannot be stopped. The goal of prevention and
mitigation is to assess and address the safety of an event to ensure a safer and healthy environment.
Preparation and response are also terms that are frequently used together (Krus & Grantham,
2013). Preparation involve plans made to lessen damage or save lives and help in the response and
rescue operations. On the other hand, response refers to the actions that are taken to save lives and
prevent further damage in an emergency situation. These terms are used together because response
entails putting the preparation strategies into action.
The principle strategies of prevention and mitigation are different from the principle
strategies of preparation and response. Strategies for prevention and mitigation work towards
decreasing the social and financial costs of diseases to communities, improving health outcomes,
and reducing the health impact of diseases on a community (Martinez, 2012). The effective disease
prevention strategies are aimed a...


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