Andre,

I agree that there needs to be more of an emphasis on preventative care in our health care system. I think the best way to start promoting this type of care is with patient education. Most people wait until the very last minute to seek medical care. It makes since, if you are not sick, then why should you go see a doctor or change your lifestyle? In order for preventative care to be successfully we have to change the way people look at health. I personally think children need to be the target of this education. They can start practicing healthy behaviors at a young age and these behaviors will follow them into adulthood. I also believe that both private and public health care systems should embrace preventative care and encourage their