The process of reducing or minimizing public health or other types of dangers and nuisances, usually supported by regulation or legislation; e.g., noise abatement, pollution abatement.

The basic initial checks of a casualty’s condition. Full form airway, breathing and circulation

“Abstinence, Be faithful, use Condoms.” ABC strategies are promoted to combat, foremost, infection with HIV and the HIV / AIDS pandemic, as well as other sexually transmitted diseases. Pragmatic sex education policies that aim at balancing abstinence-only sex education by including education about safe sex and birth control methods. Excessive emphasis on ABC strategies may marginalize broader, integrated programs.

A flat sheet of muscles on the front of the abdomen, between the ribcage and the pelvis.

A procedure to remove excess abdominal skin and tighten the underlying stomach muscles. Also known as a tummy tuck.

Movement of a body part, such as an arm or leg, away from the center of the body.

Annual Blood Examination Rate

Non-living components of the environment, e.g., rocks or minerals.

A form of treatment that uses electrical energy, heat, cold, alcohol, or other modalities to destroy a small section of damaged tissue.