12:00 pm - Monday, March 10

Northern Baja California Indian Women's Concepts of Illness and Healing

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George Longstreth, M.D., summarizes a questionnaire survey of about 350 Kumeyaay, Paipai, and Kiliwa women on most common illnesses in their villages for 12 O'Clock Scholar program.
His research includes the women's ideas about the causes of illnesses, the best treatments for specific illnesses, and what they actually do for illnesses. The discussion will cover both contemporary and traditional illness concepts and health care, including ethnopharmacy.
Admission fee includes museum entry.

Location: San Diego Museum of Man, 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park.

Admission: $8

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