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Tuberculosis in the native American: indigenous or introduced?

H J Paulsen1

  • 1Clinical Services Branch, U.S. Public Health Service, Seattle, Washington.

Reviews of Infectious Diseases
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

This study reviews evidence for tuberculosis in pre-Columbian Native Americans. The findings are inconclusive, but understanding historical disease epidemiology is crucial for public health.

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Area of Science:

  • Paleopathology
  • Epidemiology
  • Indigenous Studies

Background:

  • Investigating the historical presence of tuberculosis (TB) in North American Native populations prior to European contact.
  • Examining diverse evidence including artifacts, biological samples, and historical records.

Observation:

  • Literature review assessing evidence for pre-Columbian tuberculosis.
  • Analysis incorporates paleopathological, epidemiological, and historical data.

Findings:

  • Current evidence does not definitively confirm or deny the existence of tuberculosis in Native Americans before Columbus.
  • The historical epidemiology of tuberculosis remains an area requiring further investigation.

Implications:

  • Understanding the historical trajectory of diseases like tuberculosis is vital for contemporary public health strategies.
  • This research highlights the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in historical disease analysis.

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