Prevalence of Common Diseases in Indigenous People in Colombia

Prevalence of Common Diseases in Indigenous People in Colombia

The Indigenous tribe called the Wiwa lives retracted in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia. Little is known about their health status and whether the health care system in place covers their needs. In 2017 and 2018, a permanent physician was in charge for the Wiwa. Diseases and complaints we...

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Main Authors: Hannah Bauer, Gustavo Andrés Concha Mendoza, Lothar Kreienbrock, Maria Hartmann, Hagen Frickmann, Simone Kann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
Chagas disease
indigenous
public health
Colombia
Sierra Nevada
neglected groups
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/7/6/109

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