The sale of worthless products or services that claim to prevent disease or cure other health problems; also known as quackery.

A written or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service.

People or groups whose sole purpose is to take on regional, national, and even international consumer issues.

A plan in which private companies or government programs pay for part or all of a person's medical costs.

Failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards.

The scientific study of patterns of disease in a population.

Medical doctors trained to handle particular kinds of patients or medical conditions.

Complete and comprehensive information about your immunizations and any health problems you have had to date.

Anyone who purchases or uses health products or services.

The various methods of communicating information.

Medical doctors who provide physical checkups and general care.

All the medical care available to a nation's people, the way they receive care, and the method of payment.

A community-wide effort to monitor and promote the welfare of the population.

Actions that prevent the onset of disease or injury.

A company's or a store's written agreement to repair a product or refund your money should the product not function properly.

Using the Internet to buy products or services.

A deliberate deceit or trickery.