Medical applications for biomaterials in Bolivia /

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Author / Creator:Arias, Susan, author.
Imprint:Cham : Springer, 2015.
©2015
Description:1 online resource : color illustrations.
Language:English
Series:SpringerBriefs in public health, 2192-3701
SpringerBriefs in public health.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11092479
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Other authors / contributors:Bhatia, Sujata K. (Sujata Kumari), author.
ISBN:9783319167756
3319167758
331916774X
9783319167749
9783319167749
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (Ebsco, viewed March 31, 2015).
Summary:This book investigates the potential medical benefits natural biomaterials can offer in developing countries by analyzing the case of Bolivia. The book explores the medical and health related applications of Bolivian commodities: quinoa, barley, sugarcane, corn, sorghum and sunflower seeds. This book helps readers better understand some of the key health concerns facing countries like Bolivia and how naturally derived biomaterials and therapeutics could help substantially alleviate many of their problems.
Other form:Printed edition: 9783319167749
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-16775-6