concept   symptom
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, seeking medical attention for detailed bodily symptoms is encouraged and seen as responsible for maintaining health.

3 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 communicating symptoms United States It is common to give detailed descriptions of symptoms to healthcare providers in order to receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment. 1
2 interpretation of bodily symptoms United States Seeking medical attention for bodily symptoms is seen as responsible and important for maintaining health. 1
3 symptom US Seeking medical attention for symptoms is common and encouraged, as it may be a sign of illness or disease. 1