"Witchcraft" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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An act of employing sorcery (the use of power gained from the assistance or control of spirits), especially with malevolent intent, and the exercise of supernatural powers and alleged intercourse with the devil or a familiar. (From Webster, 3d ed)
| Descriptor ID |
D018599
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E02.190.901.968 I01.076.201.450.897.439.925
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Witchcraft" by people in Profiles.
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The epidemiology of 'bewitchment' as a lay-reported cause of death in rural South Africa. J Epidemiol Community Health. 2012 Aug; 66(8):704-9.
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Confronting HIV/AIDS in a South African village: the impact of health-seeking behaviour. Scand J Public Health Suppl. 2007 Aug; 69:175-80.