On the Biomedical Side of Informatics, We Must Be Cognizant

question 26

True/False

On the biomedical side of informatics, we must be cognizant of the fact that medical data typically are extracted from personal, confidential, and legally protected medical records. The protection of human subjects must be paramount and all ethical, legal, and social issues must be addressed.

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Definitions:

Obese

A medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that it may have a negative effect on health, leading to increased health problems and reduced life expectancy.

Preserved Meats

Meats that have been treated by curing, smoking, salting, or adding preservatives to extend shelf life and prevent spoilage.

Colorectal Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum, part of the digestive tract, and is often detectable by screening methods like colonoscopy.

Vitamin Supplements

Products intended to add nutritional value to the diet that may contain one or more vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and other substances.