Sociocultural epidemiology: an essential approach

The necessity of an inclusive epidemiological approach, capable to attend the diverse dimensions involved in health damage as a reflective phenomenon of society is analyzed. The range of perspectives involved requires an inclusive methodological scope and applicative channels, in order to deal with...

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Published inSalud pública de México Vol. 55; no. 5; pp. 512 - 518
Main Author Paul Hersch-Martínez
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública 01.09.2013
Subjects
antropología médica
bioepidemiología
epidemiología sociocultural
México
salud pública
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Summary:The necessity of an inclusive epidemiological approach, capable to attend the diverse dimensions involved in health damage as a reflective phenomenon of society is analyzed. The range of perspectives involved requires an inclusive methodological scope and applicative channels, in order to deal with sanitary realities systematically related to culture and social organization. Some constitutive elements of sociocultural epidemiology are underlined, shaping an operative proposal that can enhance the relationship between disciplines and sectors regarding specific outstanding public health problems.
ISSN:0036-3634
1606-7916
DOI:10.21149/spm.v55i5.7252