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.

Autorentext

Susan Arias graduated from Harvard University in May 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Biomedical Engineering degree. She is currently working for a medtech focused venture fund.

Inhalt

Global Health and the Role of Biomaterials: Presenting the Case of Bolivia.- Barley.- Sugarcane.- Corn.- Sorghum.- Sunflower Seeds.- Quinoa.- Feasibility of Biomedical Applications for Biomaterials in Bolivia.