Gypsies In The Roman Culture

The Roma culture is renown for being misunderstood. Due to their unhealthy dietary habits, this culture becomes susceptible to many health problems. Their dietary choices have been known to genetically cause problems such as heart disease and diabetes. Gypsies often refuse to seek medical care unless it is an absolute emergency. Typically, gypsies believe that good health and fortune are associated with luck and actions. When an individual becomes ill, they have essentially lost all of their luck.
Family members of patients will often question and desire explanation for each every medication given. Families will often provide many home remedies for the patient instead of administering pharmaceutical drugs. Gypsies often are prescribed medications and may never open the bottle. Sharing medications is also very common in an effort to save money. Gypsies have a strong fear of surgery and anesthesia because they believe that the individual undergoing the procedure is experiencing “small death.”
Healthcare is not even considered unless it is a clear emergency situation. Pain, suffering and illness are all considered unlucky and misfortune. In efforts to fight disease and illness that is considered “non-gypsy,” Romani’s will seek help from “non-gypsy” health care providers. Serious gypsy illnesses are believed to be caused by the devil. …show more content…
There are many foods that are viewed as lucky and are strong proponents of good health. The Romani diet includes high sodium, vinegar, garlic and many other herbs and spices. Their dietary lifestyles often contribute to many illnesses. High sodium and high fat diets often lead to obesity and hypertension. The Romani culture believes that larger individuals are blessed with more luck, health and happiness than anyone else. Smaller individuals are viewed as poor or