Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025), Articles
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025)

THE CONCEPT OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE IN IBN SINA’S MEDICINE

Articles
Published 2025-11-12
Aliqulova Nozima Abdivali qizi
Shahrisabz Davlat Pedagogika Instituti Milliy goya manaviyat asoslari va huquq Talimi yonalishi 2- bosqich talabasi
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Keywords

Ibn Sina, Avicenna, preventive medicine, healthy lifestyle, hygiene, nutrition, physical activity, public health

Abstract

This article explores Ibn Sina’s (Avicenna) conceptualization of preventive medicine and the principles of a healthy lifestyle. It highlights his approach to disease prevention, hygiene, nutrition, and physical activity, emphasizing the integration of empirical observation, philosophical reasoning, and ethical considerations. The study demonstrates the relevance of Ibn Sina’s ideas for contemporary preventive medicine and public health.

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