Abstract

RUIZ-LURDUY, Rodrigo; ROCHA-BUELVAS, Anderson; PEREZ-HERNANDEZ, Elizabeth  and  CORDOBA-SANCHEZ, Claudia. Social Development and Public Health. Thoughts on interculturality. Rev. Fac. Nac. Salud Pública [online]. 2016, vol.34, n.3, pp.380-388. ISSN 0120-386X.  https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rfnsp.v34n3a12.

This paper is a critical reflection on the idea of culture in the discourse of public health. Using some theoretical tools proposed by Arturo Escobar from the standpoint of anthropology, we explore the existing tension between traditional medicine and modern medicine in the field of health. In addition, and based on a short review of experiences, we suggest thinking on hybrid systems for public health that actively integrate local perspectives into the construction of knowledge and health care services.

Keywords : Public Health; Anthropology; Culture; Social Change; Health Policy; Delivery of Health Care (MeSh).

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