Cultural Consideration in Epidemiological Studies
Sreedhar Reddy1, M. Anitha21Sreedhar Reddy, MDS, Dept Of Public Health Dentistry, Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Rathinamangalam, Melakottaiyur Post, Chennai – 600127 2M. Anitha, Reader, Dept Of Public Health Dentistry, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100
Abstract: Culture influence the patterning of disease through many pathways, ranging from who is counted to what is noticed to where people obtain help for suffering. Profound interactions take place between the disciplines of medical anthropology and epidemiology, among others. Anthropological research has shed light on why people smoke, consume alcohol, take narcotic drugs, mutilate their bodies, avoid nutritious diets, reject contraceptives advice, have dangerous pastimes and follow stressful occupations or lifestyles.
Keywords: Cultural; Consideration; Epidemiological; Studies; disease Back to TOC