Susto, a Folk Illness

(Part of the Comparative Studies of Health Systems and Medical Care Series)

by Rolando Collado-Ardon, Arthur J. Rubel, Carl W. O'Nell, et al.

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Widespread throughout Latin America, susto is a folk illness associated with a broad array of symptoms. It is considered by susceptible populations to be a sickness caused by the separation of soul and body which is precipitated by a supernatural force. Most studies of culture-bound diseases have relied on descriptive approaches that focus on pathologies derived from medical textbooks. This study takes an interdisciplinary approach, looking for explanations...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0520076346

ISBN13:9780520076341

Release Date:October 1991

Publisher:University of California Press

Length:195 Pages

Weight:0.70 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 5.9" x 8.5"

Related Subjects

Americas Anthropology Central America Health, Fitness & Dieting Health, Fitness & Dieting History Latin America Medical Medical Books Neuropsychology

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