Pibloktoq - A study of a culture-bound syndrome in the circumpolar region

In this paper, I examine a Culture Bound Syndrome called pibloktoq that occurs in the circumpolar region. I discuss the history, symptoms, and native and non-native explanations for the disease. Using this information I propose reasons for the continued lack of knowlegde on pibloktoq and future rese...

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Main Author: Higgs, Rachel D
Format: Text
Language:unknown
Published: DigitalCommons@Macalester College 2011
Subjects:
Pibloktoq
Arctic
Culture-Bound Syndrome
Circumpolar Region
Illness
Biological and Physical Anthropology
Social and Cultural Anthropology
Online Access:https://digitalcommons.macalester.edu/macreview/vol1/iss1/3
https://digitalcommons.macalester.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1011&context=macreview
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Summary:In this paper, I examine a Culture Bound Syndrome called pibloktoq that occurs in the circumpolar region. I discuss the history, symptoms, and native and non-native explanations for the disease. Using this information I propose reasons for the continued lack of knowlegde on pibloktoq and future research that may increase our body of knowledge.

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