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Mexico (Medicine)

Mexico (pronunciation: /ˈmɛksɪkoʊ/), in the context of medicine, refers to the medical practices, health systems, and health status in the country of Mexico.

Etymology

The name "Mexico" comes from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs. The exact etymology is uncertain, but it is believed to be derived from "Mēxihco," the name for the Aztec capital.

Health System

The health system in Mexico is a mix of public and private entities. The public system includes institutions such as the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE). The private sector includes a wide range of providers, from small clinics to large hospitals.

Health Status

The health status of Mexico has improved significantly over the past few decades, with increases in life expectancy and reductions in infant mortality. However, the country still faces challenges related to chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, and health disparities among different regions and socioeconomic groups.

Medical Practices

Medical practices in Mexico are influenced by a combination of traditional and modern approaches. Traditional medicine, including the use of herbal remedies and spiritual healing, is still practiced in many rural areas and among indigenous communities. Modern medicine, based on scientific research and technology, is practiced in urban areas and in the formal health care system.

Related Terms

  • Public health: The science and practice of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
  • Health disparities: Differences in health outcomes among groups of people.
  • Traditional medicine: Health practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs incorporating plant, animal and mineral based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques and exercises, applied singularly or in combination to treat, diagnose and prevent illnesses or maintain well-being.
  • Modern medicine: A system in which medical doctors and other healthcare professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery.

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