health sciences
applied sciences in healthcare
gastroenterology
branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders
gynaecology
science of the treatment of diseases of the female sexual organs and reproductive tract
nursing science
academic discipline
rural health
interdisciplinary study of health and health care delivery in rural environments
epidemiology
study of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions
public health
science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals
obstetrics
field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period
health statistics
scientific field
clinical epidemiology
medical specialty
optometry
field of health care which involves examining the eyes for defects or abnormalities as well as the medical diagnosis and management of eye disease
psychology
study of mental functions and behaviours
dermatology
branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases
pharmacology
branch of biology concerning drugs
midwifery
health science and profession that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period (including care of the newborn)
medicine
field of study for diagnosing, treating and preventing disease
obstetrics and gynaecology
medical specialty
planetary health
concept recognising emerging threats to natural and human-made systems