Global Conference on Public Health & Epidemiology
October 22-24, 2026
Medical Anthropology
Medical Anthropology is a public health–oriented social science that examines how culture, society, and human behavior influence health, illness, and healthcare systems. It explores beliefs about disease, healing practices, health-seeking behavior, and patient–provider interactions across different communities. In public health, medical anthropology helps explain why certain interventions succeed or fail by considering cultural norms, social structures, and local knowledge. It is especially valuable in designing culturally appropriate health programs, improving communication, and addressing stigma. Medical anthropology also examines power, inequality, and social determinants of health. By integrating social and cultural perspectives into public health planning, medical anthropology enhances community engagement, improves program effectiveness, and supports more equitable and people-centered healthcare delivery.
Adele Ann Webb
Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Thomas J Webster
Brown University, United States
Mariano Votta
Italian NGO Cittadinanzattiva, Italy
Ashot Khachatryan
National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, Armenia
Ches Jones
University of Arkansas, United States
Adeva A Elem
Mercer University, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Artificial radionuclides and evolutionary mismatch: Vulnerability of the colon, pancreas, diabetes, and arteries
Sebastiano Venturi, Department of Public Health of Rimini, Italy
Title : Specific strategies over the life course for early identification, prevention, treatment, and long-term support
Christopher Ashton, Center for Recovery, Canada
Title : Population health, public health and the social determinants of health: The state of the science
Adele Ann Webb, Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Title : The nutritional management of healthy menu plans
Iuliana Vintila, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Romania
Title : Healthcare system profiles and pandemic outcomes: A cross-country multi-dimensional scaling analysis of Cuba, Spain, Italy, and Germany
Giuseppe Orlando, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Title : Change your genes – change your life: Epigenetics of longevity
Kenneth R Pelletier, USCF School of Medicine, United States