Over one billion people live in, or close to, tropical forests. The health of these people is linked to forests. Furthermore, the medicines that all humans depend on, and the diseases we suffer, are also linked to forests. Research from the Centre for International Forestry Research, Indonesia, explores the relationship between forests and health in four key areas: forest foods and nutrition; diseases and other health problems; medicinal products; and human culture.
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Publication year
2007
Authors
Colfer, C. J. P.; Shell, D.; Kishl, M.
Language
English
Keywords
forests, health, human activity, foods, medicinal plants
