The concept of non-disease.

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Keywords:

Philosophy of Medicine., Non-disease., Medicalization., Disease.

Abstract

In philosophy of medicine, the tendency to pathologize problems or normal aspects of daily life is known as “non-disease.” In this text I review the definition proposed by Smith (2002), its historical scope and its contemporary importance. At the end I propose a more complete definition of this process.

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Published

2024-03-20

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Reyes-Juárez, J. R. (2024). The concept of non-disease. Sincronía, 28(85), 279–296. Retrieved from https://revistasincronia.cucsh.udg.mx/index.php/sincronia/article/view/19

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Vol. 28 No. 85 (2024): January-June

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PHILOSOPHY

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Copyright (c) 2024 Juan Rokyi Reyes Juárez

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