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Medical Challenges and Opportunities in the 21st Century Flashcards

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What has increased greatly in the last 200 years?

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Life expectancy

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What are some challenges facing the medical world nowadays?

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New diseases (AIDS)
Superbugs (MRSA) are difficult to kill because they are resistant to antibiotics
Old diseases returning (malaria, tuberculosis)
DNA research
Cost of medical progress
Illness caused by lifestyle choices (drugs, alcohol)

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