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Arteriosclerosis
Thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries, occurring in old age.
Pneumonia
Infection that inflames the air sacs of the lung.
Arthritis
Inflammation of one or more joints.
Holistic medicine
A form of healing that considers the whole person, including physical, mental, and social well-being.
Emerging infectious diseases
Diseases of infectious origin whose incidence in human beings has increased or will increase.
Antimicrobial resistance
The ability of microbes to resist the effects of drugs that once killed them.
Epidemic
A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
Pandemic
An infectious disease occurring over a large geographic area, affecting a significant portion of the population.
Preventive medicine
Medical practices that emphasize prevention of disease and promotion of health.
Patient’s Bill of Rights
Rights established for patients to ensure they receive fair treatment and autonomy in their healthcare.
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