Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia (pronounced /seɪnt ˈluːʃə/) is an island country in the West Indies in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean.
Etymology
The island was named after Saint Lucy of Syracuse by the French, who were the island's first European settlers. They signed a treaty with the native Island Caribs in 1660. The island's name appears to have been changed frequently during the colonial period, however, "Saint Lucia" remains the island's official name today.
Related Terms
- Caribbean Sea: The sea where Saint Lucia is located.
- Atlantic Ocean: The ocean on the boundary of which Saint Lucia is situated.
- Island Caribs: The native inhabitants of Saint Lucia with whom the French signed a treaty.
- Saint Lucy of Syracuse: The saint after whom the island was named.
- French: The first European settlers of Saint Lucia.
Health in Saint Lucia
Healthcare in Saint Lucia is administered via a network of wellness centres and hospitals. The Ministry of Health and Wellness oversees the healthcare system. The island has made significant strides in reducing child mortality and improving maternal health.
Related Terms
- Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
- Wellness centres: Facilities that offer health services and information.
- Hospitals: Institutions providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people.
- Ministry of Health and Wellness: The government body responsible for the public health system in Saint Lucia.
- Child mortality: The mortality of children under the age of five.
- Maternal health: The health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Saint Lucia
- Wikipedia's article - Saint Lucia
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