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Published in: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 1/2007

Open Access 01-12-2007 | Review

Biodiversity, traditional medicine and public health: where do they meet?

Authors: Rômulo RN Alves, Ierecê ML Rosa

Published in: Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine | Issue 1/2007

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Abstract

Given the increased use of traditional medicines, possibilities that would ensure its successful integration into a public health framework should be explored. This paper discusses some of the links between biodiversity and traditional medicine, and addresses their implications to public health. We explore the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services to global and human health, the risks which human impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity present to human health and welfare.
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Metadata
Title
Biodiversity, traditional medicine and public health: where do they meet?
Authors
Rômulo RN Alves
Ierecê ML Rosa
Publication date
01-12-2007
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine / Issue 1/2007
Electronic ISSN: 1746-4269
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-4269-3-14

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