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A man injures his head in a construction accident. After the incident, he shows a great deal of apathy towards people and things, is emotionally flat, and doesn't seem to care about anything. This person mostly likely suffered damage to his cortex.


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Epidemiologist

A scientist who studies the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations, aiming to control and prevent health problems and outbreaks.

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The distribution and determinants of diseases within societies, including how social, economic, and cultural factors affect the incidence and spread of illness.

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A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.

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Animals like mosquitoes, ticks, and birds that carry and spread pathogens (germs or other infectious agents) in a given area.

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