Relating to the interaction between geography, environment, and human health and disease patterns.
From Greek 'geo-' (earth) and Latin 'medicus' (medical), with the adjectival suffix '-al'. This interdisciplinary term emerged in the 20th century as scientists recognized how location and environment affect health.
Your health depends partly on where you live—geomedical research explains why certain diseases cluster in specific regions and how soil minerals affect your wellbeing!
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