Poor Health Among Indigenous Peoples A Question Of Cultural Loss As Well As Poverty
Poor Health Among Indigenous Peoples A Question Of Cultural Loss As Well As Poverty
02:01 03-07-2009; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Health problems of Indigenous peoples around the world are intimately tied to a number of unique factors, such as colonization, globalization, migration, and loss of land, language and culture. These factors remain even after the "typical" social problems facing the poor, such as inadequate housing, unemployment, and low education levels are addressed.
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