History of Medicine (MED 111)

Flashcards created from the lecture notes on the history and development of medicine, focusing on key concepts and events.

The overarching goals of the course include examining the __ and modern health care systems in Nigeria.

traditional

The Hippocratic Oath was written in __ in the 5th century BC.

ancient Greece

In ancient times, health and illness were interpreted in a __ perspective.

cosmological

Ayurveda, a traditional Indian medical system, means knowledge of __.

life and longevity

The Indian system of medicine that focuses on the body, mind, and spirit is known as __.

Siddha medicine

The concept of __ is a major etiological component of disease in Ayurvedic tradition.

imbalance among the bodily and mental doshas

The ancient Egyptian physicians were trained in schools within __.

temples

Public Health Acts were enacted as a response to the __ of the 19th century that highlighted sanitary conditions.

cholera epidemic

In the 19th century, public health was largely centered on __ legislation and reforms.

sanitary

The __ phase in public health development started around 1880 and focused on disease control.

Disease Control

The __ theory of disease was advanced by Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch in the 19th century.

germ

The __ movement, initiated around the 1960s, directed attention to social aspects of health and chronic diseases.

Social Engineering

The __ for All initiative was identified at the Alma Ata Conference in 1978.

Health

The Millennium Development Goals were established by the __ in 2000 to address global issues by 2015.

UN

In Chinese medicine, __ and yin are regarded as the two opposing forces essential for balance within the body.

yang

The concept of __ emphasizes that health is a birthright and is the responsibility of the state.

social medicine

The three levels of health according to WHO include physical, __, and social health.

mental

The history of medicine in Nigeria started with __ healing practices prior to colonialism.

traditional

Western-style healthcare began to be introduced to Nigeria around __, largely due to traders and explorers.

1472

The significant Nigerian health sector development plans span from 1962 to __ in various phases of planning.

present