Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia (pronunciation: /ˌsaʊθ iːst ˈeɪʒə/ or /ˌsaʊθ iːst ˈeɪʃə/) is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China and Japan, east of India, west of Papua New Guinea, and north of Australia.
Etymology
The term "Southeast Asia" was first used in 1839 by American pastor Howard Malcolm in his travels in the Indochina Peninsula. "Southeast" refers to the direction of the region from the perspective of the Western world.
Related Terms
- ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations): An intergovernmental organization in Southeast Asia.
- Indochina: A geographical term referring to the continental part of Southeast Asia.
- Mekong River: One of the major rivers in Southeast Asia.
- Archipelago: A term often used to describe the island nations of Southeast Asia.
- Tropical Rainforest: A type of ecosystem found in the equatorial zone, including in Southeast Asia.
Health and Medicine in Southeast Asia
Healthcare in Southeast Asia varies from country to country. While some countries, like Singapore and Thailand, have highly developed healthcare systems, others, like Myanmar and Laos, are still developing their healthcare infrastructure.
- Tropical Medicine: A branch of medicine that deals with health issues that occur uniquely, are more widespread, or are more difficult to control in tropical and subtropical regions, including Southeast Asia.
- Dengue Fever: A mosquito-borne tropical disease commonly found in Southeast Asia.
- Malaria: A mosquito-borne infectious disease that affects humans and other animals, prevalent in some parts of Southeast Asia.
- Avian Influenza: A type of influenza virulent in birds that has caused human epidemics in Southeast Asia.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Southeast Asia
- Wikipedia's article - Southeast Asia
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