Tribal populations at high altitude provide an interesting epidemiological window to study human evolution and adaptation. Is research in these un-reached areas still less explored thereby limiting our understanding regarding non-communicable diseases? Will research focused on their diet-styles lead us to factors preventing non-communicable diseases?
@ Sunil K Raina. You have raised a very pertinent point in this discussion. Epidemiological studies in tribals , in all probability, are likely to throw more light on risk factors in NCDs which are still hidden. Studies on their lifestyles which remain primitive to date and dietary practices which have not undergone any nutritional transition are likely to be helpful. Thanks for input.
Thanks for sharing your views.
I think more important than what they eat, is how they eat, when they eat etc. It will be about Sociology, Geography, anthropology, cultural, economic and political factors as well.
Thanks for more inputs Dr Sunil.
I am in concurrence with your views on the other variables mentioned which may be key to discovering more insight into NCDs.
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