Section 1
The Experience of Illness
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6 concepts
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The Experience of Illness
Illness, sometimes considered another word for disease, refers to a state of poor health.
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Gender and Health
Disparities in health services play out based on different systems of stratification, such as gender.
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Race and Health
Health disparities refer to gaps in the quality of health and healthcare across racial and ethnic groups.
Social Class and Health
Social class has a significant impact on one's physical health, ability to receive adequate medical care and nutrition, and life expectancy.
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Education and Health
Health literacy is an individual's ability to read, understand and use healthcare information to make decisions about treatment.
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Women in Medicine
Historically and in many parts of the world, women's participation in the profession of medicine has been significantly restricted.