More than 100 different ethno-cultural groups reside within the United States, and numerous traditional health beliefs are observed among these groups. Traditional beliefs related to the maintenance of health are likely to include
a. Avoidance of natural events such as a solar eclipse
b. Practicing silence, meditation, and prayer
c. Protection of the soul by avoiding envy or jealousy
d. Understanding that a hex, spell, or the evil eye may cause illness or injury
B
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A Illness can be prevented by avoiding natural events such as a solar eclipse along
with environmental factors such as bad air.
B Mental and spiritual health is maintained by activities such as silence,
meditation, and prayer. Many people view illness as punishment for breaking
their religious code and adhere strictly to morals and religious practices to
maintain health.
C Phenomena such as accidental provocation of envy, jealousy, or hate of a friend
or acquaintance may cause illness.
D Agent such as hexes, spells, and the evil eye may strike a person (often a child)
and causes injury, illness, or misfortunate.
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