CULTURE AND HEALTH ATTITUDES

Culture and Health Attitudes

Culture and Health Attitudes

Introduction

US population in the next ten years will increase significantly, due to the immigration and increase in the foreign students. However, it has been estimated that minority living in US will triple by the end of 2030, as soon as one quarter of the elderly population will belong to minority ethnic group or racial. Different culture and ethnic groups comprises of diverse beliefs and attitudes regarding the health and medicines that might impact devotion to therapy. If fail to appreciate these differences can result in misunderstand or miscommunication concerning health care. ...