It is evident that poor people, who have a low purchasing power and low production of foodstuffs, will be subject to malnutrition as compared to their counterparts, who have massive income and high production of foodstuffs. The study of sociology is relevant to aiding in the understanding of health in as far as social factors are concerned. In trying to understand the sociological aspect of health, one needs to take into account structural and social factors rather than basing his or her arguments on the biological explanations of health and disease (Barry and Yuill 2011, p.17). Symbolic interaction is one of the most influential sociological perspectives that medical professionals can employ in their bid to understand health behaviors that seem to be irrational. The study of sociology for health care providers, therefore, is fundamental as it gives them a holistic approach towards health care provision since it emphasizes on linking an individual's behavior to the social factors that form a social environment for such an individual. It is useful in filling the gap that...

The study of sociology by health care givers is crucial as it puts into perspectives that health professionals had failed to incorporate in their professional work.
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