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[Globalization and infectious diseases in Mexico's indigenous population]
Roberto Castro1, Joaquina Erviti, René Leyva
1Centro Regional de Investigaciones Multidisciplinarias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CP 62431 Cuernavaca, Morelia, México. rcastro@servidor.unam.mx
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|February 20, 2007
Summary
Globalization
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Anthropology
Context:
- Globalization's impact on indigenous populations' health.
- Mexico's indigenous health disparities.
- Critique of equity assumptions in globalization theory.
Purpose:
- To analyze the health status of indigenous populations in Mexico.
- To examine the influence of globalization on indigenous health.
- To identify limitations in health survey data for indigenous groups.
Summary:
- Globalization's equity assumptions do not apply to Mexican indigenous populations.
- Health surveys often overlook cultural specificities, leading to data inconsistencies.
- Indigenous health statistics require cautious interpretation with social science support.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for culturally sensitive health data collection.
- Informs policy for equitable indigenous health outcomes.
- Underscores the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in health research.
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