What is meant by the term "culturalist approach" to illness?
A) an approach that ascribes disease and illness to beliefs, values, and attitudes.
B) an approach that is sensitive to the cultural needs of the people concerned
C) an approach in which healers and practitioners are all community members
D) an approach that takes into account the cultural and social illnesses only

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The culturalist approach to illness ascribes disease and illness to beliefs, values, and attitudes. This approach recognizes the importance of cultural factors in shaping individuals' experiences of illness and seeks a better understanding of how culture influences health and illness.

What Is Meant by the Term "Culturalist Approach" to Illness