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Health

Anthropology of Health focuses on the anthropological study of the biological, sociocultural, environmental, political economic and behavioral factors that contribute to health and disease, as well as medical practices and disparities in the provision of health and human services. 

 

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Heritage

Anthropology of Heritage focuses on the management of heritage and cultural resources and the identification and study of both material and intangible cultural resources as they relate to our ability to understand the relationships between the past and the present. 

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Environment

Anthropology of Environment focuses on the anthropological assessment of environmental issues, the management of natural resources and the study of biological, cultural and behavioral factors as they impinge upon our understanding of the environment and our ability to respond to environmentally based opportunities, problems, and crises.