Medical Applications for Biomaterials in Bolivia

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 boo...

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Main Authors: Arias, Susan. (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Bhatia, Sujata K. (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
Edition:1st ed. 2015.
Series:SpringerBriefs in Public Health,
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16775-6
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.
Physical Description:X, 62 p. 21 illus., 18 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9783319167756
ISSN:2192-3698