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Rodzina romska a zdrowie dzieci
Rodzina romska a zdrowie dzieci

Author(s): Mirosław Zdulski
Subject(s): History, Social Sciences, Sociology, Family and social welfare, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Zakład Historii Edukacji w Instytucie Pedagogiki Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego
Keywords: Roma; family; medicine; health; genetics; culture;lifestyle

Summary/Abstract: The results of research dedicated to Roma families in Central Europę are presented in the article. The results indicate that the condition and health of Roma families are significantly influenced by cultural and social factors. Regardless of the diversity of the Roma culture the traditional concept of health and illness dominates through out and influences everyday activities related to those issues. The health of entire populations, including children, is determined by their belonging to lower social classes.

  • Issue Year: I/2011
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 181-204
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: English, Polish