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INTRODUCTION
This English-Spanish Dictionary of Health Related Terms was
developed as an instrument for health care personnel and other
professionals working with the Latino population in the United
States. The main purpose of the dictionary is to strengthen
communication between Spanish-speaking populations and the
health workers serving them, and facilitate dialogue by reducing
cultural and linguistic barriers.
The first edition of the English-Spanish Dictionary of Health Related
Terms was based on the “English-Spanish Glossary for Health Aids”,
published in 1999 by the Primary and Rural Health Care Systems
Branch, California Department of Health Services.
This third edition includes nearly 14,000 terms, about 4,000 more
than the 2nd edition. The majority of the new terms are related to
emergency and disaster preparedness. In addition there is a
comprehensive list of terms related to anatomy, signs and
symptoms, communicable diseases, chronic diseases, maternal and
child health, nutrition, occupational health, environmental health,
oral health, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence and
traditional medicine. Also, many popular terms used in Mexico and
Central America to describe signs and symptoms of illness have been
included in the dictionary.
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