Medical Observations On The Zuni Indians; Contributions From The Mus Of The Amer Indian

Description:

Based on a study conducted at the ruins of Hawikuh in August 1921, information reveals the stature of the men and women, their endurance in terms of long distance running and games, vital signs after a foot race, minimal evidence of tuberculosis along with a finding of syphilis as being uncommon. The most serious disease is conjunctivitis, it being present in many instances as trachoma. Poor quality photos.

People:

Pueblo of Zuni

Location Description:

New Mexico NM

Protocol:

UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center Public Access

Community:

UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center

Category:

Anthropology, Demographics, Diseases, Mental/Emotional, Miscellaneous

Original Date:

1924

Creator:

Fleming, Hc

Language:

English

Rights:

Records indicate that the UNM Health Sciences Library owns a copy of this item, but there may be a need to clear rights with a copyright holder prior to sharing with the public.

Source:

Fleming, HC. Medical observations on the Zuni Indians; contributions from the Mus of the Amer Indian. Heye Foundation 1924;7(2):39-47.

Identifier:

9900762

Subject:

Body Height, Body Weight, Conjunctivitis, Food, Geography, Housing, Hypertension, Hypotension, Population Density, Sanitation, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Syphilis, Trachoma

Type:

Monograph