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Area of Science:

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  • Integrative Health
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Growing alienation from contemporary health practices necessitates serious consideration.
  • Biomedical science's dominance is increasingly challenged by diverse knowledge systems.
  • Traditional and diverse medical systems offer valuable perspectives often overlooked by mainstream approaches.

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