European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (pronunciation: yoo-roh-pee-an sen-ter for dih-zeez pre-ven-shun and kon-trol) is an independent agency of the European Union aimed at strengthening Europe's defenses against infectious diseases. The Centre was established in 2004 and is located in Solna, Sweden.
Etymology
The name of the organization is self-explanatory, denoting its purpose and geographical scope. The term "Centre" is derived from the Latin centrum, meaning "middle point", and is commonly used to denote a place where a specific activity is concentrated. "Disease Prevention and Control" refers to the organization's main focus, which is to prevent and control the spread of diseases.
Related Terms
- Infectious Disease: A disease caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi that can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another.
- European Union: A political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe.
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
- Wikipedia's article - European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
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