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diabetes

a chronic condition where the body either doesn't produce enough insulin or can't effectively use the insulin it produces, leading to high blood sugar levels.

chronic disease

long-lasting conditions, typically lasting a year or more, that often require ongoing medical attention or limit daily activities

hypertension

a condition where the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high

communicable diseases

illnesses caused by pathogenic agents (like bacteria, viruses, or fungi) that can be transmitted from one person, animal, or environment to another.

prevention

the act of stopping something from happening or hindering it, either in a general sense or specifically within a field like healthcare.

health screening

medical tests or procedures that help detect diseases or health conditions early, before symptoms develop

infection

the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms, like bacteria or viruses, within a host, leading to an illness or disease.

pathogen

a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.

epidemic

a widespread outbreak of a disease in a specific region or community, affecting a significant number of people within a short period.

pandemic

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease over a whole country or the world at a particular time.