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Megaen Analie Champagne
on Nov 25, 2024Verified
What do sociologists ask you to consider regarding health and illness?
A) how biomedical models are superior to other explanations
B) the physical roots of health and illness
C) how health and illness are shaped by social factors
D) similarities throughout the world
Social Factors
Elements that influence societal behavior and interactions, including customs, values, norms, and demographic factors.
Biomedical Models
The scientific model that focuses primarily on biological factors (such as pathogens, genetics, and biochemical imbalances) as the key determinants of illness and health.
Health and Illness
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Determine the influence of social determinants and cultural practices on health, diseases, and healthcare behaviors.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the influence of social determinants and cultural practices on health, diseases, and healthcare behaviors.