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Phlebotomy Essentials

6th Edition

ISBN:9781451194524

Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)

Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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Describe cultural influences on health and illness ?

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Health and illness

There are several factors that influence health and illness. Health is a basic right of every individual. Illness may be pathological state that includes many altered physiological signs and symptoms.

Health has physical, social, behavioral, environmental, spiritual, and occupational dimensions.

There are several factors that influence health, such as,

Age and Genetics
Gender
Behavior
Environmental and physical influences
Medical care
Housing, financial security, community safety, employment, and education.
Culture and social factors.

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