The belief that health is "a state of harmony with nature and the universe" is common in which culture?
a. Japanese
b. African-American
c. Native American
d. Hispanic-American
ANS: C
Many cultures ascribe attributes of health to natural forces. Many individuals of the Native-American culture view health as a state of harmony with nature and the universe. This belief is not consistent with the Japanese, African-American, or Hispanic-American cultural groups.
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