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What are the health problems commonly experienced by indigenous peoples?
What are the health problems commonly experienced by indigenous peoples?
Common health problems experienced by indigenous peoples include substance abuse, alcoholism, suicide, and metabolic disorders related to the transition from a traditional hunter-gatherer diet to high carbohydrate, fat, and salt intake, leading to adiposity, diabetes, hypertension, gout, etc.
How does the disruption of habitat, culture, and way of life affect the health of indigenous peoples?
How does the disruption of habitat, culture, and way of life affect the health of indigenous peoples?
The disruption of habitat, culture, and way of life of indigenous peoples often leads to a high incidence and prevalence of multiple social and health problems, and reduced life expectancy.
What dietary factors can lead to metabolic disorders among indigenous peoples?
What dietary factors can lead to metabolic disorders among indigenous peoples?
Dietary factors such as the transition from a traditional hunter-gatherer diet to high carbohydrate, fat, and salt intake can lead to metabolic disorders such as adiposity, diabetes, hypertension, and gout.
