nonpharmaceutical
- a word derived from pharmaceutical.
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It describes hundreds of observational studies and a limited number of randomized trials of six nonpharmaceutical interventions, including contact tracing, indoor ventilation, travel restrictions, and public health messaging, used around the world.
From Science Magazine • Aug. 30, 2023
“Those nonpharmaceutical interventions worked much better than we thought they might,” said Dr. Isaac Weisfuse, a former New York City deputy health commissioner.
From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2022
Hansel and Corey both say they’re impressed by schools showing how nonpharmaceutical interventions powerfully reduce disease spread.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2021
It will also be important that nonpharmaceutical interventions are used, such as social distancing and usage of face masks to prevent spread of infection.
From Slate • Jul. 9, 2021
Until a vaccine or treatment is developed, such nonpharmaceutical interventions are the only tools countries can rely on — besides locking down their cities.
From Washington Post • Apr. 10, 2020
