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social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > tropical medicine
social science subjects > health and social care > medical science > medicine > tropical medicine
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tropical medicine  

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  • Tropical medicine is the branch of medical science that aims to combat health issues primarily related to diseases prevalent in tropical areas. Tropical medicine was developed during the age of European colonialism, especially during the 19th century when large-scale colonization of tropical areas occurred. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Tropical Medicine]

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