Metaphor and the representations of health and illness
among the Semai indigenous community in Malaysia

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Metaphor and the representations of health and illness among the Semai indigenous community in Malaysia

Diverse methods and approaches have been utilised in researching the cultural bases of health, illness and wellbeing. Understanding the cultural representation of health and illness of particular communities becomes urgent especially when the community concerned is underserved in healthcare. In t...

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Main Authors:	Lisbeth Sinan Lendik, Chan, Mei Yuit, Sumathi Renganathan, Yap, Ngee Thai
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2017
Online Access:	http://journalarticle.ukm.my/11769/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/11769/1/18741-63574-1-PB.pdf

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