Tag: Buddhism
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The kingdom of Bhutan: Culture and health
Situated high up in the Himalayas between India and China, the Kingdom of Bhutan has a population of some 780,000 people. It is notable for its traditional, rich culture and a constitution that mandates that at least 60% of its land must always remain forested. The Bhutanese people are predominantly of Tibetan and Nepali descent.…
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Traditional obstetrics in Isaan, Thailand
Khwan PhusrisomDurham, United Kingdom Traditional midwifery and the culture of birth in Isaan, Northeast Thailand, may hold lessons for the prevention of obstetric complications. Since traditional midwifery has been declining for the past two decades,1,2 in 2020 I interviewed elders in my home village in the Yang Talat district in order to preserve their rapidly…