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.
Subjects
Morbidity
Hospitals and clinics
Medical therapy
Medical care
Medical personnel
culture
Hawaiians
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