You have records of individuals, how would you store their info and explain your solution

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Store individual records using a relational database with tables for each type of information.

Use a relational database management system like MySQL or PostgreSQL to create tables for each type of information (e.g. personal details, contact information, medical history).
Establish relationships between tables using foreign keys to ensure data integrity and enable efficient querying.
Utilize indexes on commonly queried fields to improve performance.
Implement data validation and normalization to maintain consistency and reduce redundancy.
Consider using encryption for sensitive information to ensure data security.

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