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AIDS
It is a serious and most often fatal communicable disease of the immune system transmitted through body fluids like blood, plasma and mucous usually by blood transfusion, sexual contact, and use of contaminated syringe
Alcohol
a gateway drug which depresses the central nervous system. It is an active ingredient in beverages like brandy, beer, rum and wine
Cancer
malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell reproduction. It may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood.
Cardiovascular disease
disease of the heart and blood vessels
Childhood meningitis
communicable disease characterized by inflamed meninges (the tissues that surround the brain and spinal cord) caused by bacteria with symptoms like headache nausea, fever, and stiff neck
Communicable disease
any disease transmitted from one person to another by direct or indirect contact
Diabetes
a non-communicable disease characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels with symptoms like excessive urination and persistent thirst
Health issues
any of the important statements in health that is in dispute and must be settled
Health trend
any general tendency to change in health concepts, information, skills, and values.
Hepatitis
inflammation of the liver caused by a micro-organism or a toxin
HIV
stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, which causes the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Hypertension
a disorder in the artery which makes blood pressure abnormally high
Gender
the attributes which distinguishes a person on the basis of reproductive roles
Global health
the health of the world as a whole; the area of study, research and practice which gives priority on improving and achieving equal health for all people worldwide
Global health initiative
a program or strategy which addresses global health issues, concerns, and trends
Immunization
the act of making a person immune from certain diseases
Influenza
an acute communicable disease characterized by high fever that lasts for days, nausea, body pains, and fatigue that lasts for days
Information
and communication technology the integration of information and communication technology with the use of media like computers and other telecommunication devices
Malaria
a communicable disease caused by plasmodium parasites transmitted through mosquito bites; characterized by chills and fever
Malnutrition
insufficient or excessive intake of food and nutrients; inability to absorb food properly
Maternal health
the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period.
MDG
also known as the Millennium Development Goals; are eight goals of the United Nations to address global health issues and concerns.
Mosquito-borne disease
a communicable disease transmitted by mosquitoes
Multi-drug-resistance
a condition enabling disease-causing micro-organisms to resist drugs and medicines
Non-communicable disease
disease not transmitted through direct or indirect contact and non-infectious
Non-renewable energy
energy from a source that is not sustainable as it takes billions of years to form; e.g. fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural ga
Obstetric-gynecology
a branch of medical science which specializes in treating diseases of the female reproductive organs and delivering babies
Pneumonia
disease of the respiratory system characterized by inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, virus, or irritants
Postnatal
occurring after birth or delivery
Poverty
the state of having no money and personal properties; living below minimum economic and social standards
Renewable energy
energy from a sustainable source like geothermal, water, solar, and wind
Reproductive health
the state of physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing in all matters related to the reproductive system throughout life
Respiratory disease
disease of the respiratory system including the upper respiratory tract, the nerves and the muscles surrounding it
Stroke
the loss of brain function due to lack of or disturbance in the normal blood supply to the brain
Tobacco
the leaves of the tobacco plant which are dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
Tuberculosis
infection of the lungs but may also occur in other body parts as caused by a bacteria which causes lesions (cut or break in tissue)
Vaccine
a substance consisting of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected to stimulate production of antibodies against a disease or a group of infections
Yellow fever
a fatal communicable disease affecting the liver and kidneys transmitted by mosquito bites and common in tropical countries
Department of Health
DOH
Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
FCTC
International Committee of the Red Cross
ICRC
Tuberculosis – Directly Observed Treatment Short Course
TB-DOTS
United Nations
UN
United Nations Development Plan
UNDP
World Bank
WB
World Health Organization
WHO