Fawole, Olufemi Adeniyi2019-10-312019-10-312006http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3291This paper examines the effects of cultural beliefs and practices on ill-health. Essentially, it explores how socio-cultural factors affect the perception of ill-health among the Nigerian people. To this extent, it highlights some conceptions about the causes as well as the treatment of some diseases. finally, some policy options are proposed towards exploring the relevance of socio-cultural factors in advancing effective and efficient health care system in Nigeria.enIll-HealthNigeriapeoplesocio-culturalArticle