measures of population health—a terminological mini-study
this terminology mini-study focuses on some of the key terms of population health. it also features a german term newly coined, apparently in a hurry, when SARS-CoV-2 first hit the stage: Fall-Verstorbenen-Anteil. although in rather frequent use in germany, its definition is hazy.
english—the lingua franca of science
in this article, i take a very personal look at the role of english in today's world of science. does the hegemony of english lead to a loss of cultural diversity? what are the advantages of a unifying language of science? are non-native-speakers of english at a disadvantage when