Reproductive Health and Cultural Impact

A method of modifying parental diagrams, including the use of gametes and potential ethical issues.

The study of how different cultures and societies understand and experience health and illness.

The branch of anthropology that focuses on health systems and practices in different cultures.

The application of evolutionary biology to understand the origins and causes of diseases.

A perspective that recognizes the interconnectedness of biological, cultural, and environmental factors in health and disease.

A concept in evolutionary medicine that explains why some traits, while beneficial in one environment, become detrimental in another.

Traditional healing systems based on the principles of a particular culture, like Ayurveda or Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The study of the history of medicine and healthcare practices across different cultures.

The process by which medical interventions increasingly dominate the understanding and management of health.

A shift away from medical dominance towards a greater emphasis on social and cultural factors in health.

The increasing tendency to medicalize normal life events and experiences, sometimes leading to over-diagnosis.

The field of international aid, often associated with providing assistance during crises or emergencies.

The practice of donating gametes, including sperm and eggs, for the purpose of assisted reproduction.

The right of individuals to make autonomous choices about their reproductive health and decisions.

The practice of taking a sample of the fetus or amniotic fluid to test for genetic or chromosomal abnormalities.

The process of evaluating an individual's genetic makeup through tests that are directly available to consumers without a doctor's order.

The use of a person's genetic information to tailor their medical treatments and therapies.

The ethical principles surrounding responsible and ethical research involving human participants.

A type of research that aims to explore the cultural context and social factors surrounding health and healthcare practices.

A medical approach where treatment plans are individually tailored based on the patient's specific needs.

A complex molecule that carries the genetic instructions for a cell's function.

The study of genes and their influence on health and disease.

A medical approach that uses genetic information to predict and prevent diseases.

A disease caused by a mutation in a single gene.

A disease caused by mutations or variations in multiple genes.

The process of freezing embryos for future use in assisted reproduction.

The use of a person's genetic information to predict and prevent a range of illnesses and conditions.

A range of factors, including social, cultural, and economic factors, that can influence someone's mental health.

The process of increasing the prevalence of medical diagnoses and interventions.

The process of preparing the deceased and their body for burial or cremation.

The practice of donating organs after death for transplantation.

The various cultural beliefs and practices surrounding death and the afterlife.