Health information for patients from the American Academy
of Family Physicians
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)--one of the largest medical associations in the United States--has developed information for the public about the broad range of medical problems that family physicians are trained to handle. The AAFP is committed to promoting and maintaining high standards for family physicians--the doctors who specialize in you.
Select a category below or use the search engine at the bottom of this page to locate specific health information:
The Body
- Bones, Joints and Muscles
- Brain and Nervous System
- Circulatory system (Heart, Blood and Blood Vessels)
- Digestive (Gastrointestinal system)
- Ears
- Eyes
- Female Reproductive system
- Male Reproductive system
- Mouth, Teeth and Throat
- Nose and Sinuses
- Renal System
- Respiratory systems (Lungs)
- Skin and Hair
- Urinary system
Common Conditions/Diseases/Disorders
Treatments
Healthy Living
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