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Addiction is a chronic
disorder proposed to be
precipitated by a
combination of genetic,
biological/pharmacological
and social factors.
Addiction is a compulsion to
repeat a behaviour
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Sudden infant death syndrome
Sudden infant death syndrome
(SIDS) is any sudden and
unexplained death of an
apparently healthy infant
aged one month to one year.
The term cot death is often
used in the United Kingdom,
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Drug addiction
Drug addiction, or substance
dependence is the compulsive
use of psychoactive drugs,
to the point where the user
has no effective choice but
to continue use. Drug
addiction has two
components: physical
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Public health
Public health is concerned
with threats to the overall
health of a community based
on population health
analysis. Health is defined
and promoted differently by
many organizations. The
World Health Organization,
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