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Disease in history: frames and framers.

C E Rosenberg¹

¹Department of History and Sociology of Science, School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104-6310.

The Milbank Quarterly

|January 1, 1989

Summary

Disease recognition and definition are social constructs, shaping individual experiences, policy, and medical care. Understanding these processes is crucial for medical and social policy development.

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Area of Science:

Social Sciences
Medical Humanities
Sociology of Health and Illness

Background:

Disease conceptualization has evolved, with social agreement playing a key role in its recognition.
The past century has seen increasing integration of social perspectives into medical thought.

Observation:

The process of defining disease, including the creation of explanatory frameworks, is often overlooked.
Social agreement on disease definitions significantly impacts individual lives, social policy, and healthcare structures.

Findings:

Disease definition is a dynamic process influenced by perception, naming, and societal response.
Agreed-upon disease definitions have profound consequences for individuals and public policy.

Implications:

Further research is needed on the lived experience of disease across different contexts.
Investigating the relationship between culture, disease definition, and state intervention is essential for comprehensive understanding.

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