Nexus between biomedicalization and Traditional Chinese Medicine: conceptualization of subhealth

Key Points

• Subhealth serves as a conceptual bridge between traditional Chinese medicine and biomedicalization frameworks, highlighting diverse health needs.
• Key evidence indicates that incorporating traditional healing practices alongside modern biomedicine enhances overall health outcomes.
• The analysis identifies how preventive medicine strategies can evolve through integrating holistic approaches of traditional Chinese medicine.
• This exploration calls for a broader understanding of health paradigms, emphasizing the importance of cultural health practices in modern medicine.