By: Sevyn Rosa, Alicia Beauford, Natalie Secaida European culture By: Sevyn Rosa, Alicia Beauford, Natalie Secaida

European Countries of Origin Austria  Czech Republic  Denmark  England France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland Italy Netherlands  Norway Poland Portugal Russia Scotland Sweden Switzerland 

Health Concepts Health can be maintained by diet, rest, and exercise Immunizations and preventive practices help maintain health Good health is a personal responsibility 

Cause of illness Outside sources such as germs, pollutants, or contaminants Punishment for sins Lack of cleanliness  Self-abuse (drugs, alcoho, tobacco)

Traditional healers/ Methods of treatment Physician Nurse Medications and surgery Diet and exercise  Home remedies and self-care for minor illnesses  Prayer and religious rituals 

Response to pain Some express pain loudly and emotionally Others value self-control in response to pain  Pain can be helped by medication 

Healthcare interesting facts In the European region 49 people are diagnosed with and 7 people die of tuberculosis.  In Easter Europe only 23% of people with HIV have access to antiretroviral treatment, this rate is the lowest in the world. Non communicable  diseases account for about 85% of deaths in the region.

Citation  Euro.who.ing, World Heath organization, regional office for Europe