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WHO

Abbreviation for World Health Organization

In short and in plain language

The WHO is the World Health Organization. It is part of the United Nations.

It puts out reports and estimates for the whole world.

They deal with health, for example falls, eyesight or hearing.

Definition
The WHO is the World Health Organization of the United Nations. It publishes worldwide reports and estimates on health topics, for example on falls, eyesight or hearing.

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