ANTH 106 - Introduction to Anthropology of Health

Institution:

University of Delaware

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Introduces biocultural anthropological approaches to health. It covers topics ranging from evolutionary perspectives on health, ethnomedical systems, disease vs. illness, alternative medicine, placebo and nocebo, diet and nutrition, growth and development, reproductive health, aging, infections and chronic disease, stress, mental health, social determinants and health disparities.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.udel.edu/

Phone Number:

(302) 831-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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