Prevention is better than cure as a disease always causes some damage to the body, loss of working days, besides expenditure on medication. The important precautions for preventing occurrence of diseases include
(i) hygienic environment;
(ii) personal hygiene;
(iii) proper nutrition (balanced diet);
(iv) clean food;
(v) clean water;
(vi) regular exercise and
(vii) adequate relaxation. Everybody should also be aware of diseases and their mode of spreading (epidemic). A regular medical checkup is also earnestly required to stay healthy.