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Traditional Medicine: A Global Perspective
Steven B Kayne
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Description for Traditional Medicine: A Global Perspective
Paperback. Countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America use traditional medicine to help meet some of their primary health care needs. In industrialized countries, adaptations of traditional medicine are termed 'Complementary' or 'Alternative' (CAM). This book describes various traditional medicines used throughout the world. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: MX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540.
This is a contributed text on traditional medicines throughout the world. Almost 20 years ago the World Health Organization estimated that 'In many countries, 80 per cent or more of the population living in rural areas are cared for by traditional practitioners and birth attendants'. It has since revised its view, adopting a rather safer position, now stating: 'most of the population of most developing countries regularly use traditional medicine'. Whereas most people use traditional medicine in developing countries, only a minority have regular access to reliable modern medical services. Countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America use traditional medicine ... Read more
This is a contributed text on traditional medicines throughout the world. Almost 20 years ago the World Health Organization estimated that 'In many countries, 80 per cent or more of the population living in rural areas are cared for by traditional practitioners and birth attendants'. It has since revised its view, adopting a rather safer position, now stating: 'most of the population of most developing countries regularly use traditional medicine'. Whereas most people use traditional medicine in developing countries, only a minority have regular access to reliable modern medical services. Countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America use traditional medicine ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pharmaceutical Press
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780853698333
SKU
V9780853698333
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99-50
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