Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
01
Asthma
02
Level 1
Respiratory Issues – Acute and Chronic
Level 2
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD)
Bronchitis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD)
Emphysema
Hay Fever/Rhinitis
Infant and neonatal lung conditions
Influenza
Lung developments
Lung surgery
Other respiratory issues NEC
Pneumonia
Sleep apnoea
Smoking related respiratory issues
Hay Fever/Rhinitis
Infant and neonatal lung conditions
Influenza
Lung developments
Lung surgery
Other respiratory issues NEC
Pneumonia
Sleep apnoea
Smoking related respiratory issues
03
Cardiovascular disease
Blood circulatory issues NEC
Blood pressure disease
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiovascular surgery
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Level 3
Asthma
Blood circulatory issues NEC
Blood pressure disease
Hypertension
Hypotension
Atrial fibrillation
Bradycardia
Cardiac arrhythmia
Tachycardia
Cardiac Fibrosis
Cardio Hypertrophy
Cardiomyopathy
Dilation
Myocarditis
Pericarditis
Rheumatic heart disease
Vasculitis
Cardiovascular surgery
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
03
Level 1
Level 2
Congestive heart failure
Coronary artery disease
Coronary heart disease
Disease of the veins NEC
Embolism – blockage of a blood vessel
Microcirculation
Other Cardiovascular disease NEC
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
Heart development issues
Other cardiovascular disease NEC
Preventive or health services research issues
NEC
Public health related issues NEC
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
Risk factors for heart disease
Risk factors for heart disease
Stroke – cerebrovascular
Haemorrhagic
Ischaemic
Stroke – cerebrovascular
Coronary thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis
Thrombosis
Thrombosis
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Level 3
Congestive heart failure
Aneurysm
Atherosclerosis
Coronary artery disease
Angina
Cardiac arrest
Coronary heart disease
Ischaemia
Myocardial Infarction
Disease of the veins NEC
Varicose veins
Venous insufficiency
Arterial embolism
Cerebral embolism
Embolism – blockage of a blood vessel
Pulmonary embolism
Microcirculation
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
Level 1
Level 2
Valvular heart disease
04
Cancer and other malignant neoplasms
Bone and connective tissue cancers
Brain cancer
Breast cancer
Childhood cancers (may include some
leukaemia/ lymphoma and other cancer types)
Colon
Endocrine cancers
Gastrointestinal cancers
Genitourinary cancers
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Level 3
Venous thrombosis
Aorta valve issues
Mitral valve issues
Pulmonic valve issues
Tricuspid valve issues
Valvular heart disease
Bone and connective tissue cancers
Brain cancer
Breast cancer
Childhood cancers (may include some
leukaemia/ lymphoma and other cancer
types)
Medulloblastoma
Neuroblastoma
Retinoblastoma
Bowel
Colon
Colorectal
Endocrine cancers
Ovarian
Pancreatic
Pituitary
Testicular
Thyroid
Gall bladder
Gastrointestinal cancers
Liver
Oesophagus
Stomach
Bladder
Genitourinary cancers
Kidney
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
Level 1
Level 2
Gynaecological cancers
Haematological cancers
Health system issues related to cancer
Leukaemia
Lung cancers
04
Lymphonas
Melanoma
Mental health and psychosocial factors related
to cancer
Other non-specific Basic Science cancer
research
Other non-specific Clinical Science cancer
research
Prostate cancer
Public and population health related cancer
issues
Skin cancers (non-melanoma)
Level 3
Cervical
Gynaecological cancers
Uterine
Blood cancer (non-leukaemic)
Haematological cancers
Myeloma
Health system issues related to cancer
Leukaemia
Asbestosis
Lung cancers
Mesothelioma
Hodgkin’s disease
Lymphonas
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphona
Melanoma
Mental health and psychosocial factors
related to cancer
Other non-specific Basic Science cancer
research
Other non-specific Clinical Science cancer
research
Prostate cancer
Public and population health related cancer
issues
Basal cell carcinoma
Head and neck cancers
Skin cancers (non-melanoma)
Squamous cell carcinoma
05
Benign neoplasms
Benign neoplasms
Benign neoplasms
06
Congenital abnormalities
Birth defects – all otherwise not specified
Brain development defects
Birth defects – all otherwise not specified
Brain development defects
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
07
Level 1
Level 2
Chromosomal anomalies
Congenital heart disease
Craniofacial defects – cleft lip/palate
Digestive system issues
Down’s Syndrome
Hearing
Myopathies
Skeletal defects
Spina bifida/neural tube defects
Urogenital tract malformations
Vision defects
Level 3
Chromosomal anomalies
Congenital heart disease
Craniofacial defects – cleft lip/palate
Digestive system issues
Down’s Syndrome
Hearing
Myopathies
Skeletal defects
Spina bifida/neural tube defects
Urogenital tract malformations
Vision defects
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetic Retinopathy
Gestational
Type 1 – Juvenile/Insulin dependent
Type 2 – Non-insulin dependent/insulin
resistant/ environmental
Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetic Retinopathy
Gestational
Type 1 – Juvenile/Insulin dependent
Type 2 – Non-insulin dependent/insulin
resistant/ environmental
Endocrine and metabolic conditions
Anaemia
Anaemia
Aplastic
Haemolytic
Iron deficiency
Megaloblastic
Pernicious
Sickle cell
Thalassemia
Cystic Fibrosis
Fertility
Haemophilia
Hormonal issues
Metabolism
Mitochondria disease
07
08
Cystic Fibrosis
Fertility
Haemophilia
Hormonal issues
Metabolism
Mitochondria disease
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
09
Level 1
Diseases of the Digestive
Level 2
Other endocrine issues NEC
Pituitary disorders
Level 3
Other endocrine issues NEC
Pituitary disorders
Bowel disease
Bowel disease
Crohn’s disease
Diverticulitis
Inflammatory bowel disease
Irritable bowel syndrome
Short bowel syndrome
Digestive tract development
Disease of the Pancreas
Pancreatic insufficiency
Pancreatitis
Gall bladder and bile duct disorders
Gastrointestinal motility disorders
Gastro-oesophageal reflux
Hernia
Colitis – large intestine
Cystitis – bladder
Enteritis – small intestine
Gastritis – stomach lining
Gastroenteritis – stomach
Inflammatory digestive tract disorders
Peritonitis – peritoneum (lining of abdominal
cavity)
Cholestasis
Cirrhosis (fibrosis)
Cystic disease of the liver
Fatty liver
Haemochromatosis
Liver disease
Menke’s disease (copper metabolism)
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Digestive tract development
Disease of the Pancreas
Gall bladder and bile duct disorders
Gastrointestinal motility disorders
Gastro-oesophageal reflux
Hernia
Inflammatory digestive tract disorders
09
Liver disease
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
Level 1
Level 2
Oesophageal disorders
Other digestive conditions NEC
Peptic Ulcer – often caused by H.Pylori
10
Genitourinary disease
Benign prostatic disorders
Genitourinary developments
Nephritis – inflammation of the kidneys
Nephrosis or nephropathy – disease of the
kidneys
Other Genitourinary conditions NEC
Urogenital disorders
11
Infectious and parasitic diseases
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Antimicrobial/antibiotics resistance
Arbovirus parasitical infections (incl Flavivirus
and Alphavirus infections) – (insect, spider or
crustacean borne) – includes Encephalitis
Level 3
Pyogenic liver abscess
Wilson’s disease (oversupply of copper in the
liver)
Barrett’s Oesophagus
Oesophageal disorders
Other digestive conditions NEC
Peptic Ulcer – often caused by H.Pylori
Benign prostatic disorders
Genitourinary developments
Glomerulonephritis
Nephritis – inflammation of the kidneys
Renal inflammation NEC
Diabetic nephropathy
Ischaemic injury
Nephrosis or nephropathy – disease of the
kidneys
Renal or kidney disease NEC
Other Genitourinary conditions NEC
Bladder disorders
Urinary incontinence
Urinary tract infections
Urogenital disorders
Antimicrobial/antibiotics resistance
Arbovirus parasitical infections (incl Flavivirus
and Alphavirus infections) – (insect, spider or
crustacean borne) – includes Encephalitis
Dengue Fever
Equine virus
Haemorrhagic Fever (Ebola, Marburg virus)
Lassa Fever
Lice and mites
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
Level 1
Level 2
Childhood immunisable disease
Encephalitis (mosquito borne)
Gastrointestinal infections incl Staphylococcus
11
Helminth parasitical infections
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Level 3
Ross River Fever
Scabies
Yellow Fever
Childhood immunisable disease
Diphtheria
Measles
Polio
Rubella
Tetanus
Varicella (Chicken pox)
Whooping cough
Encephalitis (mosquito borne)
Japanese
Kunjin (Australian)
Murray Valley (Australian)
Cholera
Clostridium perfringens
Colitis
Diarrhoea NEC
Enteric fever
Escherichia coli (E.coli)
Gastroenteritis
Gastrointestinal infections incl
Staphylococcus
Helicobacter Pylori
Peritonitis
Rotavirus
Salmonella
Shigellosis/Shigella (dysentery/diarrhoea)
Typhoid fever
Cysticercosis (tapeworm larvae)
Helminth parasitical infections
Hookworms
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
Level 1
Level 2
Herpes virus
HIV/AIDS
Hospital acquired infection (incl Golden Staph)
Influenza (see also 2 - Respiratory Disease)
Malaria (Plasmodium)
Meningitis
Mycobacterium
Mycoses (fungal infections)
11
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Level 3
Hydatids/tapeworms
Nematodes/roundworms
Schistosomiasis (blood fluke infections)
Trematodes (liver fluke infections)
Cytomegalovirus
Epstein-Barr virus
Herpes virus
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
Varicella-zoster virus (shingles)
HIV/AIDS
Hospital acquired infection (incl Golden
Staph)
Influenza (see also 2 - Respiratory Disease)
Malaria (Plasmodium)
Falciparum
Malaria (Plasmodium)
Malariae
Ovale
Vivax
Hemophilus influenzae
Meningitis
Meningococcus (Neisseria)
Spinal
Leprosy
Mycobacterium
Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC)
Tuberculosis
Aspergillosis
Candidiasis
Cryptococcus
Mycoses (fungal infections)
Thrush
Tinea
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
Level 1
Level 2
Nervous system viral infections (incl
Encephalitis and Meningitis)
Other Bacterial infections NEC
Other non-specific infectious disease
Other Parasitical infections NEC
Other Viral infections NEC
Pathogenesis of infectious diseases (origin
and development of disease)
Protozoal infections (includes Malaria and
Trichomoniasis (STI))
Rickettsial infections
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Level 3
Bat Lyssa virus
Nervous system viral infections (incl
Encephalitis and Meningitis)
Poliomyelitis
Prion diseases (incl CJD and TSE)
Rabies
Cystitis
Gas Gangrene
Klebsiella
Legionellosis (Legionnaire’s Disease)
Listeriosis
Other Bacterial infections NEC
Pseudomonas
Other non-specific infectious disease
Other Parasitical infections NEC
Adenovirus
Coronavirus
Hantavirus
Other Viral infections NEC
Respiratory virus NEC
Pathogenesis of infectious diseases (origin
and development of disease)
Amoebic dysentery
Cryptosporidium
Giardiasis
Leishmaniasis
Protozoal infections (includes Malaria and
Trichomoniasis (STI))
Eastern tick borne (Queensland tick typhus)
Q Fever
Rickettsial infections
Typhus
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
11
Level 1
Level 2
RNA virus NEC
Sexually transmitted infections (incl Herpes
virus and HIV/AIDS and Hep B and Hep C
Staphylococcus bacterial infections
Streptococcus bacterial infections
Trachoma
Viral Hepatitis
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Level 3
Apthovirus (incl foot and mouth disease)
Cardiovirus
Enterovirus
Picornavirus NEC
Rhinovirus
RNA virus NEC
Chlamydia
Gonorrhoea
Human Papillomavirus HPV (genital warts)
Sexually transmitted infections (incl Herpes
virus and HIV/AIDS and Hep B and Hep C
Syphilis
Trichomoniasis (vaginitis)
Staphylococcus aureus (Golden Staph)
Staphylococcus bacterial infections
Agalactiae
Bacteremia (bloodstream)
Cellulitis
Impetigo
Necrotizing fasciitis
Osteomyelitis
Pharyngitis (strep throat)
Pneumococcus
Scarlet Fever
Streptococcus bacterial infections
Tonsillitis
Toxic shock syndrome
Trachoma
Hepatitis A – inflammatory liver (faecal/oral
contact, food or water borne)
Hepatitis B (HBV) – life threatening chronic
liver virus (STI or blood borne)
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
Level 1
Level 2
11
Zoonotic Parasitical Infections (includes
Arbovirus infections)
12
13
Injuries
Maternal conditions, Foetal development
and Neonatal disorders
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Injury Prevention
Intentional
Level 3
Hepatitis C (HCV) – severe inflammatory liver
virus (STI or blood borne)
Hepatitis D – only to HBV infected people
(blood borne – shared needles)
Hepatitis E – acute inflammation in liver
(contaminated water, faecal/oral contact)
Viral Hepatitis
Anthrax
Brucellosis
Leptospirosis
Melioidosis
Plague
Rat bite fever
Zoonotic Parasitical Infections (includes
Arbovirus infections)
Unintentional
Injury Prevention
Child abuse
Domestic violence
Intentional
Other intentional injuries NEC
Suicide and self harm
Falls
Fire/burns/scalds
Occupational/environmental
Other unintentional injuries NEC
Sports related
Unintentional
Vehicle accidents
Foetal development (incl embryonic
development from 24 Genetic Therapies and
Dev)
Foetal development (incl embryonic
development from 24 Genetic Therapies and
Dev)
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
Level 1
13
14
Mental disorders (excluding Dementia)
Level 2
In vitro fertilisation
Maternal health
Menopause
Menstruation
Pregnancy
Prematurity
Reproduction
Neonatal disorders
Birth trauma and asphyxia
Infections
Low birth weight
Neonatal disorders
Other neonatal causes
Adolescent developmental issues
Anxiety disorders
Adolescent developmental issues
Anxiety
Anxiety disorders
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Panic
Phobias
Stress
Asperger syndrome
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD)
Autism
Child abuse
Childhood behavioural and developmental
issues NEC
Childhood learning disorders
Childhood mental health
Childhood mental retardation
Childhood speech disorders
Domestic violence
Childhood mental health
Domestic violence
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Level 3
In vitro fertilisation
Maternal health
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
Level 1
Level 2
Suicidal behaviour and self harm
Level 3
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Eating disorders
Learning disorders
Mental retardation
Cognitive behaviour therapy
Drug therapies in mental health
Other mental health issues NEC
Parent and family management of mental
disorders
Psychopathology
Psychosocial issues
Bipolar disorder
Borderline personality disorder (rage,
impulsivity, unpredictability)
Depression
Mood disorders
Psychotic and affective disorders
Schizophrenia
Speech related mental health
Alcoholism
Drug abuse
Petrol sniffing
Smoking
Substance abuse
Suicidal behaviour and self harm
Eating disorders
Learning disorders
Mental retardation
Other mental health issues NEC
14
Psychotic and affective disorders
Speech related mental health
Substance abuse
15
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
AIDS dementia complex
Alzheimer’s disease
Other dementias
AIDS dementia complex
Alzheimer’s disease
Other dementias
16
Sense Organ and Sensory System
Disorders
Balance
Hearing/sound
Balance
Deafness
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
Level 1
Level 2
Smell
Touch
Level 3
Hearing
Hearing aids
Hearing/sound
Otitis media
Tinnitus
Other sensory issues NEC
Blindness
Cataracts
Cornea issues
Diabetic retinopathy
Eye surgery
Glaucoma
Lens development
Macular degeneration
Myopia
Other vision and eye conditions
Retinal disorders NEC
Sight/vision
Uveitis
Smell
Touch
Autonomic and peripheral nervous system
issues
Central nervous system issues
Cerebral Palsy
Dyslexia
Enteric nervous system issues
Epilepsy
Huntington’s Disease
Learning, speech or memory related
neurological issues
Migraine
Autonomic and peripheral nervous system
issues
Central nervous system issues
Cerebral Palsy
Dyslexia
Enteric nervous system issues
Epilepsy
Huntington’s Disease
Learning, speech or memory related
neurological issues
Migraine
Other sensory issues NEC
Sight/vision
16
17
Nervous System Disorders
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
Level 1
17
18
Musculoskeletal and arthritic conditions
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Level 2
Motor Neuron disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular dystrophy
Nerve development or regeneration
Neurodegenerative disease NEC
Neurogenesis – nerve development
Neuromuscular disease NEC
Other nervous system issues NEC
Parkinson’s Disease
Prion disease
Rett’s Syndrome
Spinal cord injury
Stroke – neurological aspect
Traumatic brain injury
Level 3
Motor Neuron disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular dystrophy
Nerve development or regeneration
Neurodegenerative disease NEC
Neurogenesis – nerve development
Neuromuscular disease NEC
Neuroanatomy
Neurochemistry
Neuroendocrinology
Neurogenetics
Neuroimaging
Neuropathic pain
Neuropathology
Neurophysiology
Neuropsychiatry
Neuropsychology
Other nervous system issues NEC
Peripheral neuropathies
Parkinson’s Disease
Prion disease
Ret’s Syndrome
Spinal cord injury
Stroke – neurological aspect
Traumatic brain injury
Bone growth and regeneration issues
Chronic back pain
Connective tissue issues
Fractures
Joint or bone tissue replacement issues
Lupus
Muscle or limb movement issues
Bone growth and regeneration issues
Chronic back pain
Connective tissue issues
Fractures
Joint or bone tissue replacement issues
Lupus
Muscle or limb movement issues
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
Level 1
Level 2
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Other musculoskeletal issues NEC
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjogren’s Syndrome
Spinal or lumbar issues
Level 3
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Other musculoskeletal issues NEC
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjogren’s Syndrome
Spinal or lumbar issues
19
Nutritional deficiencies
Infant nutrition and diet
Iron deficiency anaemia
Malnutrition
Maternal nutrition and diet
Obesity
Other dietary issues NEC
Infant nutrition and diet
Iron deficiency anaemia
Malnutrition
Maternal nutrition and diet
Obesity
Other dietary issues NEC
20
Oral health
Dental caries
Dental surgery
Other oral/dental health issues NEC
Periodontal disease
Dental caries
Dental surgery
Other oral/dental health issues NEC
Periodontal disease
21
Skin disease
Acne
Atopic dermatitis/Ecszema
Burns and scarring
Other skin related conditions NEC
Psoriasis
Acne
Atopic dermatitis/Ecszema
Burns and scarring
Other skin related conditions NEC
Psoriasis
Other Ill-defined conditions
Alternative medicines and treatment
Alternative medicines and treatment
Complementary
Herbal
Oriental
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Familial conditions
Angiogenesis (or neovascularisation)
(development of blood vessels)
21
22
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Familial conditions
Haematology or blood disorders NEC
(includes 8-Anaemia)
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
Level 1
Level 2
Sleep disorders NEC
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Toxicology or poisoning issues
Level 3
Haematology or blood disorders NEC
(includes 8-Anaemia)
Lymphedema
Normal blood clotting
Sepsis and septicaemia (bacterial infections
of the circulating blood)
Other illness issues NEC
Plastic or reconstructive surgery
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Radiography/Imaging NEC
X-ray crystallography
Sleep disorders NEC
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Toxicology or poisoning issues
Allergy
Anaesthesia and pain management
Antivirals
Autoimmune disease NEC
Chemotherapy
Drug design, delivery and antibiotics
development
Immunogenetics
Immunopathology NEC
Immunotherapy NEC
Inflammatory conditions NEC
Other immune system issues not elsewhere
classified
Radiotherapy
Transplant Immunology
Tumour Immunology
Vaccine or immunisation issues
Allergy
Anaesthesia and pain management
Antivirals
Autoimmune disease NEC
Chemotherapy
Drug design, delivery and antibiotics
development
Immunogenetics
Immunopathology NEC
Immunotherapy NEC
Inflammatory conditions NEC
Other immune system issues not elsewhere
classified
Radiotherapy
Transplant Immunology
Tumour Immunology
Vaccine or immunisation issues
Other illness issues NEC
Plastic or reconstructive surgery
Radiography/Imaging NEC
23
Immunity and immunology NEC
23
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Burden of Disease – Reference List
Code
Level 1
Level 2
Viral immunology
Xenotransplantation
Level 3
Viral immunology
Xenotransplantation
24
Genetics – developments and therapies
Embryonic developments
Gene expression
Gene therapy NEC
Genetic defects
Genetic epidemiology
Inherited disorders
Other genetic developments NEC
Proteomics
Stem cell therapy
X-linked disorders
Embryonic developments
Gene expression
Gene therapy NEC
Genetic defects
Genetic epidemiology
Inherited disorders
Other genetic developments NEC
Proteomics
Stem cell therapy
X-linked disorders
25
Health services, public health and
epidemiological research
Environmental health issues
Epidemiological studies NEC
Health economics
Health ethics issues
Health policy issues
Health promotion, education and counselling
Health Services effectiveness, training and
administration
Intensive, critical or acute care
Occupational health issues
Other health services issues NEC
Primary Health Care
Public and population health issues NEC
Rehabilitation issues
Environmental health issues
Epidemiological studies NEC
Health economics
Health ethics issues
Health policy issues
Health promotion, education and counselling
Health Services effectiveness, training and
administration
Intensive, critical or acute care
Occupational health issues
Other health services issues NEC
Primary Health Care
Public and population health issues NEC
Rehabilitation issues
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