
UNDERSTANDING HEALTH AND ILLNESS: A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
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This book discusses the intricate relationship between sociology and health, emphasizing the vital role that social factors play in shaping health outcomes and experiences. It introduces the field of medical sociology, which examines how culture, socioeconomic status, gender, and other social determinants influence individual and population health. The book digs into various branches of sociology, including micro and macro perspectives, and highlights the interdisciplinary nature of medical sociology by integrating insights from psychology, anthropology, and public health. Key topics include h...
This book discusses the intricate relationship between sociology and health, emphasizing the vital role that social factors play in shaping health outcomes and experiences. It introduces the field of medical sociology, which examines how culture, socioeconomic status, gender, and other social determinants influence individual and population health. The book digs into various branches of sociology, including micro and macro perspectives, and highlights the interdisciplinary nature of medical sociology by integrating insights from psychology, anthropology, and public health. Key topics include health disparities, patient-provider relationships, health behaviors, healthcare systems, and the socio-cultural context of illness. By providing comprehensive overviews of how social structures and interactions impact health, this book aims to inform healthcare policies and practices that promotes equity and improve overall well-being.