Authors: Jonathan Stieglitz, Aaron D. Blackwell, Raúl Quispe Gutierrez, Edhitt Cortez Linares, Michael Gurven, Hillard Kaplan
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0050384
Abstract Summary
Modernization shows mixed effects on reproductive health among Bolivian Tsimane forager-farmers. While literacy delays sexual debut and reduces infection risk, proximity to towns and Spanish fluency increase infidelity and sexually transmitted infections. Over half of women showed gynecological problems, with higher rates near urban areas despite better healthcare access.
Why Brain? 🧠
Study of Bolivian forager-farmers shows modernization increases sexual risk-taking and gynecological infections, particularly near towns, despite better healthcare access—highlighting health challenges during demographic transition.
License: CC BY.
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