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Medical research
Basic, applied or translational research conducted to aid and support the study in the field of medicine.
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noncommunicable diseases
Medical; Medical research
Diseases that have been categorized as noncontagious. No special precautions are needed when dealing with patients with one of these diseases.
noncommunicable diseases
Medical; Medical research
Diseases that have been categorized as noncontagious. No special precautions are needed when dealing with patients with one of these diseases.
light cigarettes
Medical; Medical research
Type of cigarttes that are advertised as "lighter" versions of regular cigarettes in terms of their main component, nicotine, making them seem like a healthier option. They are mostly advertised ...
tobacco epidemic
Medical; Medical research
Term that refers to the very dangerous high levels of tobacco consumption. Due to the number of people affected by the side-effects of this product, it is now considered an epidemic disease.
Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
Medical; Medical research
The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is a treaty by the Word Health Organization (WHO) that includes almost 200 countries. It seeks to promote awareness about tobacco consumption and ...
British Medical Journal
Medical; Medical research
The British Medical Journal (BMJ) is a medical magazine produced in the United Kingdom by the British Medical Association. It is one of the oldest medical journals.
health promotion
Medical; Medical research
The World Health Organization promotes healthy habits, as well as health education. Including smoking awareness in countries where tobacco consumtion has reached epidemic proportions.
