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Dr. Sam Borushek discusses health conditions of Guatemalan indigenous groups

BROADCAST: Aug. 25, 1971 | DURATION: 00:45:29

Synopsis

Dr. Sam Borushek discusses his time as a doctor serving the indigenous groups in Guatemala, especially regarding the preventable health issues of the indigenous people.

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 25, 1971

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
45 minutes, 29 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Anthropology & Sociology Civil Rights Latino/a/x and Hispanic Culture & History

People

Workers Medical personnel

Tags

Borushek, Sam Guatemala--Social conditions--20th century. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Sociology Guatemalan society Nutrition Medicine Guatemala--Economic conditions--1945-1985 Physicians Doctors Indigenous Peoples Race relations Indigenous peoples--Civil rights Indians Indians of Central America--Guatemala--Government relations Indians of Central America--Legal status, laws, etc.--Guatemala Indians of Central America--Guatemala Native peoples Chorti Indians Volunteer workers in medical care--Training of Medical training Medical care Malnutrition

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