Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa (pronounced: /ˌsʌb səˈhærən ˈæfrɪkə/) is the term used to describe the area of the African continent which lies south of the Sahara Desert.
Etymology
The term "Sub-Saharan Africa" comes from the geographical location of the region, being situated below the Sahara Desert. The prefix "sub-" in Latin means "under" or "below".
Definition
Sub-Saharan Africa is a geographical term used to describe the area of the African continent that is situated south of the Sahara Desert. It includes all African countries that are fully or partially located south of the Sahara (excluding Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, and Western Sahara which are part of North Africa).
Related Terms
- Sahara Desert: The world's largest hot desert, located in North Africa.
- North Africa: The northernmost region of Africa.
- African continent: The world's second largest and second most-populous continent.
Health in Sub-Saharan Africa
Health in Sub-Saharan Africa varies by country and by region, with some countries having made significant improvements in recent years, while others continue to struggle with issues such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis.
Related Terms
- HIV/AIDS: A disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
- Malaria: A mosquito-borne infectious disease affecting humans and other animals.
- Tuberculosis: A potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sub-Saharan Africa
- Wikipedia's article - Sub-Saharan Africa
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