Sociology, Medical

The study of the social determinants and social effects of health and disease, and of the social structure of medical institutions or professions.

Year introduced: 1980(1978)

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Tree Number(s): F04.096.879.757.400, H02.790, I01.880.859

MeSH Unique ID: D012962

Entry Terms:

• Sociology of Medicine
• Medical Sociology

Previous Indexing:

• Sociology (1966-1977)

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