International Dental Journal, vol. 60, no. 3, suppl.2, June 2010, pp. 212-215
Description
Overview revealed that inequalities exist and are on the rise in child and adult populations in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand.
Author examines the ongoing conflicts between Indigenous peoples and state government in Brazil, notes that at the root of the conflict is a profound difference in worldview and what is an appropriate use of resources. Where Indigenous perspective advocate for subsistence use, state governing bodies are tied to extractive practices and focus on growth centered economies.