HLT-515 Social, Behavioral, and Cultural Factors in Public Health

Present one theory or model within the field of public health which describes either how people maintain health and/or how illness is caused? Presentation of the theory or model may be submitted in graphic or narrative format. Even if this is not your personal viewpoint/belief, how can these multiple theories and models be beneficial to public health professionals? It is not appropriate to repeat one that has already been posted unless you are providing new information. Review all peer submissions and become familiar with the multiple theories and models. Respond to three peers’s posts asking any questions or verifying your analysis of the theory/model.
Please use new article 5 years or less thank you
source..
Content:

The Miasma Theory of Disease
Name
Institution
The Miasma Theory of Disease
The miasma theory is one of the most prevalent theories that explain how diseases happen. A miasma is a cloud of steam that scientists believed to be the cause of disease. A miasma is exemplified by its pungent smell of rottenness. The miasma theory indicates that sicknesses arise when people inhale hair from a miasma. The cloud from the miasma would infect an individual with a disease leading to death. The common belief was that miasmas only occurred in dingy places that were smelly or had raw sewage. This theory has been around for a long time and in the medieval period doctors wore masks that had a flowery smell to ward off the miasmas that came from the sick people that they were caring for in time of need. Apart from wearing flowery masks to keep out bad smell, people ensured that buildings h…