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Describe how information about individuals is collected and compiled.


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Guaiac Test

A diagnostic test used to detect hidden (occult) blood in the stool, an important screening tool for colorectal cancer.

Melena

The medical term for black, tarry feces, indicating the presence of digested blood in the gastrointestinal tract, usually from an upper GI bleed.

Constipation

A condition characterized by infrequent bowel movements or difficulty in passing stool, often leading to discomfort and bloating.

Abdominal Hysterectomy

A surgical procedure to remove a woman's uterus through an incision in the abdomen.

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