Socio-Cultural Factors Affecting the Treatment of Breast Cancer Among Pakistani Women and Potential Strategies to Prevent Breast Cancer: A Narrative Review
Journal Title: Open Access Journal of Reproductive System and Sexual Disorders - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
The world health organization (WHO), since 1948, has defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. This was later expanded to include intellectual, environmental, and spiritual health. This is a very remarkable statement, considering that it was originally created in 1948(WHO) [1]. Personal responsibility is the driving force reflected in the above definition of health given by WHO, and the purpose defines destiny to achieve good health. If a state of ongoing health is our choice and purpose, then it is up to us to strive for this destiny ourselves. Life is a gift of God; the degree of health that we hold be a marker for how well we’ve taken care of this wonderful gift. Pakistan is ethnically, linguistically, religiously, and culturally a diverse society [2]. Our culture is a mixed culture. Pakistan is a Muslim country, although most people in Pakistan are Muslims, there is a strong influence of different cultures and their social activities on our culture, for example, Hindu culture influences are visible on our ceremonies and festivals. Despite significant progress has been made in recent years, the development indicators for Pakistan are still low. In addition, poverty is the major problem in our country, every person could not earn 1$ daily according to WHO.
Authors and Affiliations
Sumera Aziz Ali, Gulshan Bano Ali, Savera Aziz Ali, Nadir Suhail
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- DOI 10.32474/OAJRSD.2018.02.000126
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