Caring for self when ill or positive actions and adopting behaviors to prevent illness.
Synonyms: Care, Self, Self-Care, Self Care
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= care prescribed by MD or generated by person himself & includes care for self, family or friends; differentiate from SELF MEDICATION (medication not prescribed by MD) and SELF ADMINISTRATION (admin of medication prescribed by MD or self admin of substances by exper animals) ,81; was see ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING 1979-80
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D012648