How can culture affect people health?

Different cultures have different health practices that can have either positive or negative outcomes on their health. For instance in China medications are prepared in single doses and are meant to be taken once. In the US, medications such as antibiotics are to be given for all lengths of time. If a Chinese person's culture has them used to taking one dose of something, the likelihood of them taking a pill 3 times a day for a week is low. This can affect their health because the effects of the medication may not have taken full effect if not taken for the full course. Not taking medications as prescribed could also lead to a super infection or an antibiotic infection.