Afghani
Afghani (Medicine)
Afghani (pronunciation: /æfˈɡæni/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the context of genetics and epidemiology, to refer to a person of Afghan descent or nationality. The term is used to denote a specific population group in studies related to genetic diseases, health disparities, and population health.
Etymology
The term "Afghani" is derived from "Afghan", the demonym for people from Afghanistan. The "-i" suffix is a common feature in Persian and Urdu languages, used to denote origin or relation.
Related Terms
- Afghanistan: The country of origin for the Afghani population.
- Genetic Epidemiology: The field of medical science that deals with the study of the role of genetic factors in determining health and disease in families and in populations.
- Population Health: An approach to health that aims to improve the health of an entire population.
- Health Disparities: Differences in health outcomes and their determinants between different segments of the population.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Afghani
- Wikipedia's article - Afghani
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