essay
Physical and dental health
studies in a hawaiian community : na makamaka o nanakuli • (1) • Published In 1968 • Pages: 118-137
By: Heighton, Robert H..
Abstract
This chapter from the 'Studies in a Hawaiian Community' (see documents nos. 7, 17-24, 26, 27) focuses on physical and dental health of the Nanakuli community. The study is based on a sample of 539 individuals. Data is presented on most frequent causes of illness, ailment by body system, chronic ailments, medical care sought, preventive health practices, health insurance, environment, stress symptoms, and dental care.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2003
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Polynesia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 2002
- Field Date
- 1967-1968
- Coverage Date
- 1967-1968
- Coverage Place
- Nanakuli, Oahu, Hawaii, United States
- Notes
- Robert H. Heighton, Jr.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 128)
- LCCN
- 79017014
- LCSH
- Hawaiians