China: Cultures, Health and Wellness

China: Cultures, Health and Wellness

Introduction

In China, education and socioeconomic status account for a significant portion of health disparities, yet there is much that is unexplained. Study of the culturally encoded protective and risk factors in health may improve our understanding. This paper discusses cultures, health and wellness in the context of China in a concise and comprehensive way.

China: Cultures, Health and Wellness

In the Chinese context, culture is broadly defined as a set of guidelines regarding values, beliefs and attitudes, social roles, emotions, and behaviors for living. Culture may exact direct (e.g., limited English proficiency ...