Cultural and historical context of understanding health: analysis of opinions and traditions of the peoples of the world

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This article analyzes the opinions and traditions of the peoples of the world in the context of understanding health. The authors investigate cultural and historical factors influencing the idea of health and methods of health improvement, including traditional medicine, cultural practices and beliefs. The article describes different approaches to understanding health, including Western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and other traditions, and examines factors influencing acceptable health treatment and care practices in different cultures. The findings may help health professionals better understand the multicultural nature of understanding health and develop more effective strategies for treating and preventing disease.

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Anna E. Sorokoletova

Volgograd State Medical University

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Email: stepochka82@bk.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9258-3693

postgraduate student of the Department of History and Cultural Studies

Russian Federation, Volgograd

Elena A. Tkachenko

Volgograd State Medical University

Email: elena-cherednichenko@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-3745-7835

postgraduate student of the Department of History and Cultural Studies

Russian Federation, Volgograd

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