[Cultural diseases of Taxco, México].

Abstract

Objective: Record A) the cultural illnesses of Taxco de Alarcón, as well as B) the causes and treatments of said illnesses.

Material and methods: The research is qualitative, non-probabilistic. Documentary research, key informants, focus groups and in-depth interviews were used. The work was carried out in the city of Taxco de Alarcón, located in the estado de Guerrero, in México.

Results: 36 cultural diseases were recorded.

Conclusions: As confirmed, the population interviewed continues to deal with various cultural diseases on a daily basis, which are part of a valid and current traditional medical worldview.