Critical Thinking Questions
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How do anthropologists navigate cultural definitions of health, sickness, and illness?
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How was the development of medical anthropology aided by the anthropology of religion?
3
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In what ways does understanding culture help caregivers determine the best treatment for their patients?
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Why must medical anthropologists balance objective and subjective understandings of health with regard to culture?
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How do social inequalities influence the spread of disease and impact health outcomes?
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How have physical isolation and cultural traditions of endogamy impacted the frequency of inheritable diseases?
7
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In what ways do human migrations affect the development of human health, historically and currently?
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How do political and economic forces affect health outcomes around the world?