Abstract
In this paper we describe health and morbidity characteristics of Bedouin women in southern Israel, based on papers published over the past 20 years. This is a unique population whose customs, tradition, singular circumstances as a population "in transit", and underprivileged socio-economic status are reflected in mental illness, pregnancy course, perinatal morbidity and mortality rates, and acute and chronic disease. Recognition of these characteristics can help the medical team treat various health problems in this population as well as other populations with similar characteristics.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 819-825 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Community Health |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |
Keywords
- Bedouin
- Ethnicity
- Muslim
- Women's health and morbidity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
