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Health files
28 February 2025
Understanding schizophrenia
I. Definition and key figures Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric illness characterized by a...
Understanding colorectal cancer
I. Definition and key figures Colorectal cancer includes cancer of the colon and rectum, which make...
Understanding Glaucoma
I. Definition and key figures Glaucoma is an eye disease caused by damage to the optic nerve. When...
Understanding Cholera
I. Definition and key figures Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by the Vibrio...
Respiratory infections #2: Pneumonia
Respiratory infections are disorders that manifest in the upper airways such as the nose, throat,...
Respiratory infections #1: Bronchitis
Respiratory infections are disorders that manifest in the upper airways such as the nose, throat,...
Understanding Stroke : Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
I) Definition and key figures Sometimes called a “stroke”, a cerebrovascular...
Understanding Yellow fever
I) Definition and key figures Yellow fever is an acute viral disease spread by the bite of an...
Migraine
I) Definition and key figures Migraine is a chronic disease characterized by painful...