| World Health Organization |
An organization attached to the united Nations that is concerned with the health and well being of all people. The organization works in developing nations to curb disease and other health related problems.
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| World Health Organization |
An international organization established in 1948 with the goal of improving human health. WHO assists countries in strengthening their health services, provides technical assistance in health emergencies, promotes disease prevention and control, and promulgates international food safety and medical standards. Currently has 192 member countries.
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| World Health Organization |
An autonomous international health organization established in 1948 to promote global attainment of the highest level of health. Based in Geneva, the WHO provides services and information, sponsors international conferences, negotiates agreements and promotes and funds research.
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| World Health Organization |
UN specialized agency, coordinating programmes aimed at solving health problems and the attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health.
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| World Health Organization |
WHO is an agency of the United Nations involved with health matters. As part of its function it is concerned with the establishment of international standards in the health care area. The International Classification of Disease (ICD) (in its various forms) is a WHO standard.
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