Health care in indigenous populations: the Xingu Indian park

Abstract

Health agents have also been important in improving the interaction between villagers and health-centre staff. Since training started 3 years ago, notes Mendonça, a remarkable improvement in health indicators and reduction in disease severity can be seen. Sexually transmitted infections have also arisen in the village. Since traditional reclusion and sexual restrictions are losing influence in boys, there has been an alarming rise in early teenage pregnancies.