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ELOIGNEMENT SANITAIRE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
- Protection of Life
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- physical distancing
1, record 1, English, physical%20distancing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- social distancing 2, record 1, English, social%20distancing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A strategy to avoid the spread of an infectious disease in which crowded places, large gatherings and close contacts are avoided and a distance determined by public health authorities is kept between people. 3, record 1, English, - physical%20distancing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "physical distancing" puts the emphasis on the physical distance required between people and removes the implication that people must remain socially isolated. As for the term "social distancing," it can be understood as the fact of keeping one's distance in society. 3, record 1, English, - physical%20distancing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
- Sécurité des personnes
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- distanciation physique
1, record 1, French, distanciation%20physique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- éloignement physique 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9loignement%20physique
correct, masculine noun
- distanciation sanitaire 1, record 1, French, distanciation%20sanitaire
correct, feminine noun
- éloignement sanitaire 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9loignement%20sanitaire
correct, masculine noun
- distanciation sociale 1, record 1, French, distanciation%20sociale
correct, feminine noun
- éloignement social 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9loignement%20social
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stratégie de prévention de la propagation d’une maladie infectieuse caractérisée par l’évitement des endroits bondés, des lieux de rassemblement et des contacts étroits, ainsi que par le maintien d’une distance entre les personnes établie par les autorités sanitaires. 1, record 1, French, - distanciation%20physique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depuis le début de la pandémie de COVID-19, le sens du nom «distanciation» s’est étendu pour inclure le maintien d’une distance sanitaire entre les personnes. 1, record 1, French, - distanciation%20physique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L’adjectif «physique» met l’accent sur la distance concrète requise entre les personnes et élimine la connotation liée à l’isolement social attribuée à l’adjectif «social». L’utilisation de l’adjectif «social» est motivée lorsqu’il fait référence à la distance sanitaire devant être maintenue en société. 1, record 1, French, - distanciation%20physique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les termes «distanciation sanitaire» et «éloignement sanitaire» sont formés avec l'adjectif «sanitaire» qui signifie «relatif à la conservation de la santé publique». 1, record 1, French, - distanciation%20physique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidemiología
- Protección de las personas
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
- Higiene y Salud
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- distanciamiento físico
1, record 1, Spanish, distanciamiento%20f%C3%ADsico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- distanciamiento social 1, record 1, Spanish, distanciamiento%20social
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se aconseja privilegiar el uso del término "distanciamiento físico", que pone el acento en evitar el contacto físico o cercano, por ser más preciso que "distanciamiento social". 2, record 1, Spanish, - distanciamiento%20f%C3%ADsico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-05-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Slogans
- Mental health and hygiene
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Everything will be alright
1, record 2, English, Everything%20will%20be%20alright
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A movement initially launched in Italy to send a message of hope in times of physical distancing or self-isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2, record 2, English, - Everything%20will%20be%20alright
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Slogans
- Hygiène et santé mentales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Ça va bien aller
1, record 2, French, %C3%87a%20va%20bien%20aller
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un mouvement lancé initialement en Italie pour envoyer un message d’espoir en temps d’éloignement sanitaire ou auto-isolement en raison de la pandémie de COVID-19. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%87a%20va%20bien%20aller
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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