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Anthropological Approaches to Health and Medicine

Medical anthropology, a distinct sub-specialty within the discipline of anthropology, investigates human health and health care systems in comparative perspective, considering a wide range of bio-cultural dynamics that affect the well-being of human populations. Medical anthropologists study the perceived causes of illness as well as the

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Theoretical Perspectives on Health and Medicine

WEBAccording to theorists working in this perspective, health and illness are both socially constructed. As we discussed in the beginning of the module, interactionists focus on …

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The Social Construction of Health Introduction to Sociology

WEBThe Cultural Significance of Health. If sociology is the systematic study of human behavior in society, medical sociology is the systematic study of how humans manage issues of …

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13.1 Sociological Perspectives on Health and Health Care

WEBTable 13.1 “Theory Snapshot” summarizes what they say. Table 13.1 Theory Snapshot. Good health and effective medical care are essential for the smooth functioning of …

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Introduction to Health-Promoting Behaviors Health Psychology

WEBRemember, health-promoting behaviors can empower our overall health, at any size . Implementing health-promoting behaviors enables us to work towards enhancing our …

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Biopsychosocial Model Health Psychology

WEBThe biopsychosocial model of health and illness is a framework developed by George L. Engel that states that interactions between biological, psychological, and social factors …

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The Cultural Significance of Health Introduction to Sociology

WEBMedical sociology is the systematic study of how humans manage issues of health and illness, disease and disorders, and healthcare for both the sick and the healthy. Medical …

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Basic Principles of Health Education Contemporary Health Issues

WEBThe concept of health is wide, and the way we define health also depends on individual perception, religious beliefs, cultural values, norms, and social class. Generally, there …

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Characteristics of Health-Compromising Behaviors

WEBHeath-related behaviors such as smoking, alcohol misuse, physical inactivity and unhealthy diets contribute significantly to chronic diseases [].Many studies report on …

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10.1: Introduction to Nutrition and Physical Fitness

WEBHere are just a few benefits of physical activity: (1) Children and adolescents – Physical activity can improve muscular fitness, bone health, and heart health (2) Adults – …

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Determinants of Health, Risk Factors, and Prevention

WEBThese factors may be biological, socioeconomic, psychosocial, behavioral, or social in nature. Scientists generally recognize five determinants of health of a population: Genes …

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Why It Matters: Health and Medicine Introduction to Sociology

WEBFigure 1. Medical personnel are at the front lines of extremely dangerous work. Personal protective clothing is essential for any health worker entering an infection zone. (Credit: …

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Introduction to Infancy Developmental Psychology

WEBAt the end of this lesson, you will be able to. Summarize overall physical growth during infancy. Describe the growth of the brain during infancy. Contrast development of the …

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Risk Factors and Levels of Disease Prevention

WEBStopping smoking. Eating a healthy diet (for example, eating more fruits and vegetables and less red meat) Getting more physical activity. You can have one risk factor for a disease …

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Three Levels of Health Promotion/Disease Prevention

WEBPrimary prevention includes those measures that prevent the onset of illness before the disease process begins. Immunization against infectious disease is a good example. …

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Examples of Health Behaviors and Concepts

WEBThis can be seen within the United States; the likelihood of developing smoking behaviors are more prevalent in the South than in the West (Short and Mollborn, 2015). Some …

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What Is Health Behavior

WEBHealth behaviors are actions that are taken by individuals that affect the overall health of someone’s life. These behaviors range from simple daily activities such as sleep and …

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Employee Development Human Resources Management

WEBAs described in Foundations of Human Resource Management, “employee training is a learning experience that teaches new skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors …

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Healthcare in the 21st Century Transitions to Professional Nursing

WEBThe Changing Role of Nursing Practice. The foundational report by the IOM (2010), The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, asserts that nurses are poised …

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How The Game Relates to Actual Epidemiological Practice

WEBThe game follows the different steps for conducting an epidemiological investigation. The steps include: Review case reports which list prevalent patient symptoms. Use case …

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Primary Care and Outpatient Settings HSM111

WEBPrimary care clinics are the point of delivery of individual care, based on care over time and is not disease oriented, but rather preventive. Primary care is the type of medical facility …

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