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Dutch
Etymology
From volk (“people, population”) + -s- + gezondheid (“health”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌvɔlks.xəˈzɔnt.ɦɛi̯t/
- Hyphenation: volks‧ge‧zond‧heid
Noun
volksgezondheid f (uncountable)
- public health
- (often capitalized) department of health
De Minister van Volksgezondheid verzekert de bevolking dat de chemische lozing geen bedreiging voor de volksgezondheid vormt- The Minister of Health assures he population that the chemical spill doesn't threaten the public's health.
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