preventivní

Preventivní is a Czech adjective meaning preventive, pertaining to preventing something undesirable such as illness, harm, or risk. The term derives from Latin praeventivus and is used in Czech much as the English preventive does, typically before nouns to describe measures, programs, or approaches intended to avert negative outcomes.

In medicine and public health, preventivní refers to actions aimed at preventing disease or disability, including primary prevention, vaccination, prophylaxis, and routine screenings. The expression preventivní medicína or preventivní lékařství is common, and related phrases include preventivní opatření (preventive measures) and preventivní programy (prevention programs).

In safety, industry, and maintenance, preventivní denotes actions taken to minimize the likelihood of incidents. Preventivní údržba, or preventive maintenance, involves regular inspections and servicing to detect wear and address issues before failure. Risk assessment and safety protocols are described as preventivní measures to reduce exposure to hazards.

In policy and law, preventivní opatření describe steps designed to avert crime, pollution, or other harms, such as inspections, compliance requirements, and early intervention programs. The term tends to emphasize foresight and proactive planning rather than reactive responses.

Limitations include the need for evidence that preventive actions are effective and proportionate; poorly chosen preventivní measures can waste resources or create unintended consequences. Overall, preventivní functions as a versatile Czech term for describing proactive efforts across health, safety, and governance to avert adverse outcomes.