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Philosophical Considerations in Health: Conceptualizing to Educate—A Perspective on Neglected Tropical Diseases in Brazil
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (Institute of Biology), Laboratory of Bio-Pathogens and Cell Activation & Educa-tional Process—Labiopac & ProEduc, University Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (Institute of Biology), Laboratory of Bio-Pathogens and Cell Activation & Educa-tional Process—Labiopac & ProEduc, University Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (Institute of Biology), Laboratory of Bio-Pathogens and Cell Activation & Educa-tional Process—Labiopac & ProEduc, University Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Graduate Program in Sciences and Biotechnology of the University Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Graduate Program in Applied Microbiology and Parasitology of the University Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 1 Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (Institute of Biology), Laboratory of Bio-Pathogens and Cell Activation & Educa-tional Process—Labiopac & ProEduc, University Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 2 Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (Institute of Biology), Laboratory of Bio-Pathogens and Cell Activation & Educa-tional Process—Labiopac & ProEduc, University Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 3 Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (Institute of Biology), Laboratory of Bio-Pathogens and Cell Activation & Educa-tional Process—Labiopac & ProEduc, University Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 4 Graduate Program in Sciences and Biotechnology of the University Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 5 Graduate Program in Applied Microbiology and Parasitology of the University Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Abstract
This paper aims to recover the history of health concept evolution from its birth in Ancient Greece to the contemporary days, drawing an overview of the firsts philosophical thoughts about health in distinctive historical periods, analyzing how this concept has been impacted by knowledge improvement and both research and technological discoveries over time. In order to understand the persistence of Neglected Tropical Diseases which causes physical disabilities and social discrimination, this paper will focus on Leprosy and Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and its relation to social inequality mainly in developing countries. These approaches on the understanding of the health-disease binomial are necessary to reflect on health in the course of human history and, from there, to promote joint actions both in the area of scientific research and health education.
KeywordsPhilosophyHealthEducationLeprosyCutaneous Leishmaniasis
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