What is meant by “folk illnesses” or “culturebound syndromes”? Using one example, explain how would effective treatment for the condition differ from the conventional biomedical approach. Cassell, J.A...

What is meant by “folk illnesses” or “culturebound syndromes”? Using one example,

explain how would effective treatment for

the condition differ from the conventional

biomedical approach.

Cassell, J.A. 1995. Social anthropology and nutrition. A different look at obesity in America