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Leading Causes of Death Cont.
Medical Specialties
100
It's one of the most common genetic disorders
What is Down Syndrome?
100
Various forms of this infectious disease are caused by different viruses that affect the liver.
What is hepatitis?
100
The term for buildup of plaque in the arteries, the most common cause of heart disease.
What is atherosclerosis?
100
Doctors may use this to kill cancer cells.
What is Chemotherapy?
100
The study and treatment of the teeth and gums
What is dentistry?
200
A common genetic disorder that primary affects people of African and Mediterranean descent.
What is Sickle Cell Anemia?
200
Inflammation of one or more joints
What is arthritis?
200
Refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels, which can lead to a heart attack, chest pain, or stoke
What is cardiovascular disease?
200
A condition in which the kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood well.
What is Chronic Kidney Disease?
200
The study and treatment on infants and children
What is pediatrics?
300
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause a group of conditions
What is fetal alcohol syndrome? 
300
Characterized by confusion; mental deterioration; restlessness; and inability to speak and move well
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
300
A disease that occurs when an abnormal growth of cells multiplies rapidly in the body.
What is Cancer?
300
A highly contagious viral infection that is one of the most serious illnesses of the winter season.
What is Flu?
300
The study and treatment of cancer
What is oncology?
400
Congenital disease characterized by permanent partial paralysis and lack of muscle coordination
What is Cerebral Palsy?
400
Any physical injury to the body caused by an accident or violence.
What is trauma?
400
A medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain stops.
What is a Stroke?
400
A group of lung diseases that causes airflow blockage and breathing-related issues in various parts of the lung
What is Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease?
400
The study and use of drugs as medicines
What is pharmacology?
500
Can result from exposure to air and water pollution, pesticides and other chemicals, the sun, asbestos, and radiation.
What is environmental diseases?
500
Serious bacterial disease that affects the nervous system.
What is tetanus?
500
A disease in which the body is no longer able to carefully control blood glucose.
What is Diabetes?
500
A tumor that can be either malignant or benign.
What is neoplasm?
500
Studies diseases and disorders of the nervous system
What is a Neurologist?