1. World problems
  2. Use of medically suspect remedies

Use of medically suspect remedies

  • Medical fads
  • Aphrodisiacs
  • Unproven herbal medicines

Incidence

The Government of Newfoundland, Canada issued a trade permit to Chinese businessmen for the genitalia from 60,000 male seals for use in sex potions. In Europe and Hong Kong, Chinese herbal medicines for pains in the feet and for losing weight have been blamed for kidney and liver disorders.

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Superstition
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Medical quackery
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Related

Food fads
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(E) Emanations of other problems
Subject
  • Health care » Pharmacy
  • Health care » Treatment
  • Medicine » Medicine
  • Psychology » Behaviour
  • Content quality
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Nov 3, 2022