Abstract

The article reports on the Burmese cultural practice of wearing a traditional decorative makeup called which is derived from this tree's bark and also on the elevated blood lead levels found in Burmese refugee children in Indiana. The article notes the children's blood lead levels were 10 times higher than that of other children. It also notes New York's health department found lead in a brand of thanakha sold there. The Burmese digestive remedy aw tway is mentioned.

Full Text
Published version (Free)

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call