HEALTH and ILLNESS Panoramas ■ 209
The first 5 chapters in Unit III will present an overview of relevant his- torical and contemporary theoretical content that will help you:
1. Develop a level of awareness of the background and health/HEALTH prob- lems of both the emerging majority and White ethnic populations.
2. Understand and describe selected traditional HEALTH beliefs and practices. 3. Understand the traditional pathways to HEALTH care and the relationship
between these pathways and the American health care system. 4. Understand certain manpower problems of each of the communities
discussed. 5. Be more familiar with the available literature regarding each of the
communities.