Antigua
Antigua
Antigua (pronunciation: /ænˈtiːɡ(w)ə/) is not a medical term, but a Caribbean island in the West Indies. It is one of the two major islands that make up the country of Antigua and Barbuda. However, it is important to note that the island has a significant impact on the field of medicine due to its unique tropical diseases and health care system.
Etymology
The name "Antigua" comes from the Spanish word for "ancient" or "antique". It was named by Christopher Columbus in 1493, after the church of Santa Maria la Antigua in Seville, Spain.
Health Care in Antigua
Health care in Antigua is managed by the country's Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment. The island has one major hospital, the Mount St. John's Medical Centre, and several smaller health clinics. The health care system in Antigua is a mix of public and private providers.
Antigua is known for its efforts in combating tropical diseases such as dengue fever, Zika virus, and chikungunya. The island's tropical climate and mosquito population make it a hotspot for these diseases.
Related Terms
- Tropical medicine: This is a branch of medicine that deals with health problems that occur uniquely, are more widespread, or prove more difficult to control in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Public health: This refers to the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Epidemiology: This is the study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Antigua
- Wikipedia's article - Antigua
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