Effects of Culture on Back Pain in Australian Aboriginals
SpinePublished 1 April 1996
Peter T. Honeyman, Eva Jacobs
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Cultural beliefs and practices influence how people respond to back pain in themselves and in others, including how and whether they present to health professionals or seek involvement of others.
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Cultural beliefs and practices influence how people respond to back pain in themselves and in others, including how and whether they present to health professionals or seek involvement of others.
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