Class: Cultural Epidemiology
Academic Style : Chicago
Readings: see attached
Words: 600 for both answers

#1 Discussion Questions: In the section, An Example of the Epidemiology of Local Knowledge in Mexico, starting on page 159, Trostle presents an example of an illness commonly found in individuals in Mexico. How does this illness, along with the ataques de nervios, demonstrate the effects of risk being perceived in different ways by different epidemiologists?

Trostle, J. (2005). Epidemiology and Culture. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

#2 In the Portero and Rubio reading, Private Physicians believe their patients prefer the private sector because of confidentiality, the kindness of the provider, and flexibility with short wait times. How could these perceived advantages be used by the PP to successfully convey the health risks the patient faces, along with conveying the need for follow-up, and adherence to the medication regimen? How does the provider’s over-the-counter sale of medication influence the structure of care?