Disease Prevention Vocabulary

noun A small piece of paper with a design on it that is stuck onto a letter or package before it is posted, to show that the cost of sending it has been paid

verb To extinguish or destroy something completely, typically something undesirable or harmful

• The government is determined to stamp out corruption in all levels of society.
• We need to work together to stamp out this rumor before it spreads further.
• Let's team up and stamp out this drama once and for all.
• Education is the best tool we have to stamp out ignorance and prejudice.

noun a term used to describe the length of time a person is healthy and free from chronic diseases or conditions

• Improving one's healthspan can lead to a higher quality of life in older age.
• Eating well and exercising regularly can help increase your healthspan.
• Dude, you gotta take care of yourself if you want a long healthspan.
• Just like a car needs regular maintenance to last a long time, our bodies need care to extend our healthspan.