World Health Organization
| World Health Organization | |
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| Term | World Health Organization |
| Short definition | World Health Organization - (pronounced) (World Health OR-guh-nih-ZAY-shun) Part of the United Nations that deals with major health issues around the world. The World Health Organization sets standards for disease control, health care and medicines; conducts educational and research programs; and publishes scientific papers and reports. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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World Health Organization - (pronounced) (World Health OR-guh-nih-ZAY-shun) Part of the United Nations that deals with major health issues around the world. The World Health Organization sets standards for disease control, health care and medicines; conducts educational and research programs; and publishes scientific papers and reports. A key goal is to improve access to health care for people in developing countries and in groups who do not receive good health care. The head office is in Geneva, Switzerland. Also called WHO
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