Global Health Dictionary
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Nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
What is nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)? Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) is an inorganic gas made up of one nitrogen atom and two [...]
Urban health
What is urban health? Urban health refers to the physical, mental and social wellbeing of people living in cities and [...]
Tuberculosis
What is tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that mainly affects the lungs, although it [...]
Green Spaces
What are green spaces? Green spaces or green areas are open spaces partially or completely covered by vegetation. They include [...]
Noma
What is noma? Noma, also known as cancrum oris, is a necrotising orofacial bacterial infection, meaning that it affects the [...]
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