This document discusses the concept of culture and its relationship to health and behavior. It defines culture as the customs, knowledge, and habits acquired by humans living in society. Culture shapes human behavior and personality by prescribing standards of conduct. Human behavior can only be understood within its cultural context. The document also discusses how culture influences concepts of illness and health disorders in a society. Cultural practices, beliefs, social conditions, and environmental factors can all impact human health and exacerbate health problems according to the cultural meanings assigned to them. Changing cultural perceptions through education and community programs is seen as a way to address culture-related health issues.