Author Question: Why does poor health continue to occur among immigrant Asian populations? 1. Poor working ... (Read 138 times)

mpobi80 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Why does poor health continue to occur among immigrant Asian populations?

1. Poor working environments and crowded living conditions
2. Refusal of Western medicine to treat Asian immigrants
3. Inability to tolerate Western medications
4. Low number of health care workers of Asian origin

Question 2

In traditional Chinese medicine, how would a male physician diagnose a health problem in a female patient?

1. Touching a ribbon attached to the woman's wrist
2. Having the primary male member of the family describe the symptoms
3. Speaking to the woman behind a screen
4. Allowing the primary male member of the family to touch the woman's pulse

BUTTHOL369 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Many Asian immigrants, especially those of Chinese origin, live in crowded living conditions and are employed in poor working environments with minimal income, which predisposes them to poor health.
2. Western medicine does not refuse to treat Asian immigrants, but many Asian immigrants will seek out the traditional method of healthcare they are familiar with.
3. Western medication intolerance is not a factor for the poor health of immigrant Asian populations.
4. While there are fewer healthcare workers of Asian origin than from the dominant culture, this is not a factor contributing to poor health.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Since a male physician could not directly touch a woman, diagnosis could be made through a ribbon attached to the woman's wrist.
2. Diagnosis could not be made by the primary male family member describing the woman's symptoms.
3. Speaking to the woman behind the screen was not a method for diagnosis.
4. Diagnosis could not be made by the primary male family member touching the woman's pulse.