ANTHROP 1AA3 Chapter Notes -Helminths, Childhood Obesity, Schistosomiasis
1 Apr 2013
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Mid-twentieth century had penicillin, vaccines against childhood diseases, and improved sanitation techniques. 80s saw the increase in aids, sars and hiv. These are diseases caused or increased by economic development projects i. e. constructions of dams and irrigation throughout the tropical world has brought dramatically increased rates of schistosomiasis (caused by the presence of a parasitic worm) Refers to the multiple health systems within a society. This allows for patient"s choice and increase in healthcare. Application of anthropological knowledge to further the goals of healthcare providers. Draw on ethnomedical knowledge and on any of the three theoretical approaches or a combination of them. Study of the health system of specific cultures. Health systems include categories and perceptions of illness and approaches to prevention and healing. Studies of healing, healing substances, and healers reveal a wide range of approaches. Community healing emphasizes group interaction and treating the individual within the social context.
