'It's not within my control': local explanations for the development of lung cancer in China.
Rates of lung cancer in China are rising rapidly, creating an urgent need for prevention. Effective prevention measures require understanding local beliefs and perceptions about the risk for developing lung cancer. This article explores the explanations that Chinese lung cancer patients and their fa...
| Publicado en: | Health Sociology Review Vol. 31; no. 3; pp. 326 - 342 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Nov2022
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