Concept information
Preferred term
tropical medicine
Definition
- Tropical medicine is the branch of medical science that aims to combat health issues primarily related to diseases prevalent in tropical areas. Tropical medicine was developed during the age of European colonialism, especially during the 19th century when large-scale colonization of tropical areas occurred. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Tropical Medicine]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/tropical_medicine
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