African People (also known as African Peoples, People, African): People native to or inhabitants of AFRICA.

NIH MeSH · D000094842Named Groups

African People

Also known asAfrican Peoples · People, African · Africans

Definition

People native to or inhabitants of AFRICA.

MeSH classification

  • M01.686.254

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Common questions about African People

What does African People mean in medicine?
People native to or inhabitants of AFRICA. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is African People known by any other names?
Yes. African People is also referred to as African Peoples, People, African, Africans in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does African People sit in the medical classification?
African People falls under the broader medical category "Named Groups" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: M01.686.254). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of African People?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000094842) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗