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approach to illness
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Western culture
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Western medicine emphasizes scientific diagnosis and treatment, often using pharmaceutical drugs.
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illness
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Western countries
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Seeking medical treatment and taking prescribed medication is the norm for managing illness.
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illness
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Western countries
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Seeking medical treatment for illness is common and encouraged.
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illness
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Western countries
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Seeking medical treatment for illness is common and encouraged, and there is a strong emphasis on medical diagnosis and treatment.
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physical ailments
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Western countries
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Seeking medical attention for physical ailments is common and encouraged
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physical ailments
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Western countries
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Mental health is considered a component of physical ailments and is often addressed by medical professionals
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physical ailments
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Western countries
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Sharing information about physical ailments openly with friends and family is common
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physical ailments
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Western countries
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Physical ailments are often attributed to biological or environmental factors
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physical ailments
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Western countries
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Physical ailments are frequently discussed openly and in detail with healthcare professionals during medical appointments
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sickness
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Western countries
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Sickness is often seen as a reason to take time off work and rest until recovered.
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sickness
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Western countries
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Sickness is often seen as an inconvenience, and people may take time off work or school to recover.
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sickness
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Western countries
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Sickness is often seen as a temporary inconvenience, and people are encouraged to rest and seek medical treatment to recover quickly.
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treatment of ailments
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Western countries
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Use of pharmaceutical drugs and medical procedures is the primary method of treatment for ailments.
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view on illness
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Western countries
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Illness is often viewed as a matter of personal health and is typically treated by medical professionals.
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view on the causes of illness
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Western countries
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Illness is often attributed to scientific reasons such as viruses and bacteria.
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