How does your culture shape your health? Give an example of the cultural beliefs that determine how your family treats illness.

The influence of culture on health is vast. It affects perceptions of health, illness and death, beliefs about causes of disease, approaches to health promotion, how illness and pain are experienced and expressed, where patients seek help, and the types of treatment patients prefer.Customs, laws, dress, architectural style, social standards, religious beliefs, and traditions are all examples of cultural elements.Culture influences healthcare at all levels, including communications and interactions with doctors and nurses, health disparities, health care outcomes, and even the illness experience itself. People in some cultures believe illness is the will of a higher power, and may be more reluctant to receive health care.

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