Guangdong
Guangdong
Guangdong (pronounced: gwang-dong) is a coastal province in South China on the north shore of the South China Sea. The capital of the province is Guangzhou.
Etymology
The name "Guangdong" is a combination of "Guang" meaning "expanse" or "vast", and "Dong" meaning "east". The name refers to its historical position as the easternmost part of the ancient China.
Related Terms
- Guangzhou: The capital city of Guangdong province.
- Cantonese: The language spoken in Guangdong and its surrounding areas.
- Pearl River Delta: The low-lying area surrounding the Pearl River estuary, where Guangzhou is located.
- South China Sea: The sea to the south of Guangdong province.
- Shenzhen: A major city in Guangdong province, known for its rapid economic growth.
Medical Facilities
Guangdong is home to several renowned medical institutions, including the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center and the Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital. The province is also known for its traditional Chinese medicine practices, with institutions such as the Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine offering treatments.
Health Issues
Like many other regions, Guangdong faces a number of health challenges. These include chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, as well as infectious diseases such as dengue fever and avian influenza. The province has also been the site of outbreaks of new infectious diseases, such as the SARS outbreak in 2003.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Guangdong
- Wikipedia's article - Guangdong
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