Yugoslavia

Yugoslavia

Yugoslavia (pronunciation: /juːɡoʊˈslɑːviə/), officially known as the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from 1945 to 1992, was a country located in Southeast Europe.

Etymology

The term "Yugoslavia" derives from the Slavic words "jug" (south) and "slavija" (land of the Slavs). It was first used by the pan-Slavic movement in the 19th century.

History

Yugoslavia was formed in 1918, after World War I, under the name Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes. In 1929, it was renamed to Kingdom of Yugoslavia. After World War II, it became a socialist federation known as the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The country dissolved in 1992, following a series of political upheavals and conflicts.

Health and Medicine in Yugoslavia

Healthcare in Yugoslavia was a public service provided by the state. The Healthcare system was based on healthcare centers, polyclinics, hospitals, and institutes for occupational health. The Public health policy was focused on preventive medicine, with mass campaigns for vaccinations and early detection of diseases.

Yugoslavia was known for its epidemiological studies, particularly in the field of occupational health. The country also made significant contributions to the research and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases.

Related Terms

• Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
• Healthcare system
• Public health
• Vaccination
• Epidemiology
• Occupational health
• Cardiovascular disease
• Cancer
• Infectious disease

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Yugoslavia
• Wikipedia's article - Yugoslavia

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