Chinese Heritage and Health

A collection of flashcards covering key concepts related to Chinese heritage, communication, bicultural ecology, drug metabolism, spirituality, and health care practices.

Mandarin

The official language of China, used by 70% of the population.

High Context Communication

A communication style common in Chinese culture where much of the information is conveyed through context rather than explicitly stated.

Bicultural Ecology

The intersection of biological and cultural factors that affect health outcomes.

Diazepam Metabolism

Chinese populations tend to have poorer metabolism of diazepam compared to other ethnic groups.

Taoism

One of the main formal religions in Chinese culture, emphasizing living in harmony with the Tao.

Preventative Services

Health care practices that focus on preventing disease rather than treating it.

Yin

Represents negative, female, night, passive, moon, soft, cold aspects.

Yang

Represents positive, male, day, active, sun, hard, hot aspects.

Self-medicate

To treat oneself with medications without professional supervision, often seen in health practices.

Cultural Competence

The ability to understand, communicate, and effectively interact with people across cultures.