Mieux vaut prévenir que guérir is a French-language health guide by Gérard Pacaud, written from a physician's perspective. Centered on the principle that prevention is more effective than waiting to treat illness, the book offers practical guidance for maintaining well-being and recognizing ways to reduce health risks in everyday life. The 2003 paperback edition contains 221 pages and is associated with Éditions du Félin. Its focus is broadly preventive medicine and personal health, making it suitable for readers seeking an accessible overview of habits, medical awareness, and self-care rather than a specialized clinical manual.