Navigating health and illness Aetiologies among the fishing community of Palakayatippa in Andhra Pradesh
By: Bonthu, Akhilesh and Nookarapu, Srinivasu
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BookPublisher: Man in India Description: 1051&2), 2025: p.123-131.Subject(s): Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, Fishing Community, Palakayatippa, Andhra Pradesh, Health Aetiologies, Illness Perceptions, Community Health, Traditional Medicine, Social Determinants, Indigenous Knowledge
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Man in IndiaSummary: This article explores the health and illness aetiologies among the fishing community of Palakayatippa in Andhra Pradesh, situating their practices within the framework of medical anthropology. Fishing communities, often marginalized and geographically isolated, develop unique understandings of health shaped by occupational hazards, ecological conditions, and cultural traditions. The study highlights how local perceptions of illness intertwine with social determinants such as poverty, nutrition, sanitation, and access to healthcare. Traditional healing practices coexist with modern medical interventions, reflecting a hybrid system of health navigation. By analyzing community narratives and practices, the paper underscores the importance of indigenous knowledge systems in shaping health-seeking behavior and resilience. It situates Palakayatippa’s fishing community within broader debates on public health, cultural adaptation, and the anthropology of medicine, emphasizing the need for inclusive health policies that respect local epistemologies.
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This article explores the health and illness aetiologies among the fishing community of Palakayatippa in Andhra Pradesh, situating their practices within the framework of medical anthropology. Fishing communities, often marginalized and geographically isolated, develop unique understandings of health shaped by occupational hazards, ecological conditions, and cultural traditions. The study highlights how local perceptions of illness intertwine with social determinants such as poverty, nutrition, sanitation, and access to healthcare. Traditional healing practices coexist with modern medical interventions, reflecting a hybrid system of health navigation. By analyzing community narratives and practices, the paper underscores the importance of indigenous knowledge systems in shaping health-seeking behavior and resilience. It situates Palakayatippa’s fishing community within broader debates on public health, cultural adaptation, and the anthropology of medicine, emphasizing the need for inclusive health policies that respect local epistemologies.
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