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.

Covers potential medical benefits of biomaterials in Bolivia Details Bolivia as a model for the rest of South America in the use of biomaterials for public health Examines Bolivia because of the extreme poverty and economic inequality Contains a chapter devotes to quinoa Includes an appendix on medicinal herbs Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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.