Increasing cultural diversity around the globe means people working in public health need a better grasp of how culture shapes the communities they assist. Essentials of Health, Culture, and Diversity: Understanding People, Reducing Disparities, 2nd Edition (PDF) explores the relationship between culture and health, emphasizing how public health efforts can succeed by incorporating cultural understanding.
This textbook uses different conceptual models and research methods to reveal how culture and health intersect. It examines topics like differing views on health and well-being, perceptions of health threats, beliefs about illness causes and treatments (including traditional healing practices), and the link between health risks and vulnerability.
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