Many Latinos believe in alternate health care practices, among which are (select all that apply):
1. use of a folk healer.
2. folk remedies.
3. self-mutilation.
4. sweating in a smoke tent.
5. use of peyote.
1, 2
Using folk healers and remedies are components of the Latino culture. Self-mutilation, sweating, and using peyote are more associated with the American Indian culture.
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