Which Illness Is Thought of as a "Culture-Bound Syndrome

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which illness is thought of as a "culture-bound syndrome"?

• A) anorexia nervosa
• B) diabetes mellitus
• C) depression
• D) hypertension

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Definitions:

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excess body fat that presents a risk to health.

Internal Thermostat

An informal term referring to the body's mechanism for regulating its core temperature, officially known as thermoregulation.

Weight Regulation

The process of maintaining a healthy body weight through a balance of diet, exercise, and other lifestyle choices.

Overweight

A condition characterized by having body weight above the normal or healthy range adjusted for age, sex, and height, often due to excess body fat.