Malalties
Malalties is the Catalan word for diseases or illnesses. In medical use, malalties refer to conditions that disrupt the structure or function of the body or mind, producing symptoms and often altering normal life. The term covers a broad range of conditions, from acute infections to chronic disorders.
Common categories include infectious diseases caused by pathogens (such as influenza or tuberculosis), non-communicable diseases (such
Diagnosis relies on patient history, physical examination, and tests such as laboratory studies or imaging. Treatment
Public health aims to reduce the burden of malalties through vaccination, hygiene, surveillance, disease screening, and
The term malaltia (singular) and malalties (plural) derive from Latin roots meaning bad or harm, and are