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charchew

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Robert Trotter's work in discovering the role of lead poisoning in some traditional medicines used by Mexican Americans is an example of critical medical anthropology.
 
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Explain the concept of a culture-specific syndrome and discuss one example of a culture-specific syndrome including attention to symptoms, social distribution, and possible cause(s).
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: False

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Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. A culture-specific syndrome is defined as a collection of signs and symptoms that is restricted to a particular culture or a limited number of cultures.
2. One example explained in depth in the text is susto: symptoms include lethargy, poor appetite, and anxiety.
3. It is found among Latino populations.
4. Understood to be caused by shock or a traumatic experience, it may also be prompted by a sense of social failure.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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