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harm reduction

harm reduction Harm reduction is an approach that aims to lower the risk of injury or other negative effects linked to certain behaviors, even if the behaviors continue at the same rate.

Harm reduction is an approach that aims to lower the risk of injury or other negative effects linked to certain behaviors, even if the behaviors continue at the same rate. It is especially relevant to ongoing addictive behaviors.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Harm Reduction” (D040261).
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