 Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations, Africa
Situated in northwestern Africa along the Mediterranean Sea, Algeria is the second-largest country on the continent. Comparatively, it is slightly less than 3.5 times the size of Texas, with a total area of 2,381,740 sq km (919,595 sq mi). Extending about 2,400 km (1,500 mi) e–w and 2,100 km (1,300 mi) n–s, Algeria is bounded on... | | The Gale Encyclopedia Of Cancer: A Guide To Cancer And Its Treatments (Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer) 2 Volume Set
Unfortunately, man must suffer disease. Some diseases
are totally reversible and can be effectively treated.
Moreover, some diseases with proper treatment have
been virtually annihilated, such as polio, rheumatic
fever, smallpox, and, to some extent, tuberculosis. Other
diseases seem to target one organ, such as the heart,... | | |
