From aralu to ORS: Sinhalese perceptions of digestion, diarrhea, and dehydration

Mark Nichter

doi:10.1016/0277-9536(88)90162-1

From aralu to ORS: Sinhalese perceptions of digestion, diarrhea, and dehydration

Mark Nichter

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This paper explores popular Sinhalese perceptions of diarrheal diseases and related health care behavior. Also addressed are cultural interpretations of dehydration and perceptions of oral rehydration solution (ORS). The social marketing of ORS is considered. It is suggested that the marketing of ORS be more closely linked to education programs which promote appropriate conceptualization of dehydration. The need to more closely integrate nutrition education and diarrheal management programs is discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	39-52
Number of pages	14
Journal	Social Science and Medicine
Volume	27
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0277-9536(88)90162-1
State	Published - 1988
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

diarrhea
medical anthropology
oral rehydration
social marketing

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Health(social science)
History and Philosophy of Science

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From aralu to ORS: Sinhalese perceptions of digestion, diarrhea, and dehydration

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