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Chapter-04 Social Medicine (Medical Sociology)

BOOK TITLE: Short Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine

Author
1. Prabhakara GN
ISBN
9789380704104
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11257_4
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2010
Pages
13
Author Affiliations
1. SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagar, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India, Medical Arts Photography and Modelling, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Manjushree Nagara, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, India, SDM Medical College, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Social medicine also called Medical Sociology is a main area of behavioural science. It is closely related with health and disease. Social problems are highlighted. This is followed by cultural factors in health and disease is illustrated. M Social classification by income, education and occupation is illustrated. On-going socio economic problems are enumerated. Interviewing which is the part of survey is detailed. Medical economics and Geographical pathology are emphasised. Hospital sociology is described. Chapter is concluded with KAP study which is the basis of IEC.

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