"Harm Reduction" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The application of methods designed to reduce the risk of harm associated with certain behaviors without reduction in frequency of those behaviors. The risk-associated behaviors include ongoing and active addictive behaviors.
| Descriptor ID |
D040261
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F01.145.477
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| Concept/Terms |
Harm Reduction- Harm Reduction
- Reduction, Harm
- Harm Minimization
- Minimization, Harm
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Harm Reduction" by people in Profiles.
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Dela Cruz AM, Egan D, Baker SE, Sadler JZ. When Are "Paraphernalia" Critical Medical Supplies? AMA J Ethics. 2024 07 01; 26(7):E527-533.
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Gentsch AT, Reed MK, Cunningham A, Chang AM, Kahn S, Kovalsky D, Doty AMB, Mills G, Hollander JE, Rising KL. "Once I take that one bite": the consideration of harm reduction as a strategy to support dietary change for patients with diabetes. BMC Endocr Disord. 2024 Jan 02; 24(1):3.
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Coulombe C. Leading change, spreading improvement and reducing harm. Hosp Health Netw. 2013 Sep; 87(9):16.