Cross-cultural research indicates that somatoform disorders are more common in some cultures than in others. briefly discuss some of the symptoms of somatoform disorders, and use the social-cultural perspective to explain why they may be more prevalent in some cultures.

Explanation:

The presence of somatic symptoms characterizes Somatomorphic disorders; that is, the presents physical symptoms, but no evidence of a disease is found, so there is no medical explanation of the ailments presented by the person.  

The symptoms of this disorder include the following:

Somatomorphic disorders are more prone in people belonging to the Asian and African-American culture; some studies determinated their vulnerability is because these people do not have the facility to have the medical or psychological care that they require, instead other cultures, such as those belonging to the western culture, they present less vulnerability since they can obtain the required help and greater education on mental health.

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