The Influence of Markets on the Nutrition Transition of Hunter-Gatherers : Lessons from the Western Amazon
Donders, Isabella (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)
Barriocanal Lozano, Carles (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals)

Date:	2020
Abstract:	For many centuries, hunter-gatherer societies relied on subsistence practices and traditional diets. However, forces of globalization have increased market involvement, thereby fueling the nutrition transition of hunter-gatherer societies. We review the academic literature on market involvement of hunter-gatherer societies in the Western Amazon and its consequences on diet, health and well-being. First, we elaborate on four main determinants of market involvement (accessibility, monetary income, wild meat trade and social capital), showing how each determinant draws individuals toward or away from markets. Thereafter, we discuss how these determinants alter diet, health and well-being. Our results add to the understanding of the complex relations between market involvement, dietary change, health and well-being of indigenous societies. Furthermore, they bring to light that additional research is needed on the topic to support decision-makers and help preserve indigenous values.
Grants:	Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca 2017/SGR-1344
Note:	Unidad de excelencia María de Maeztu CEX2019-000940-M
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Amazon ; Hunter-gatherers ; Indigenous peoples ; Market involvement ; Nutrition transition
Published in:	International journal of environmental research and public health, Vol. 17, Issue 17 (September 2020) , art. 6307, ISSN 1660-4601

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17176307
PMID: 32872589

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