The Barefoot Doctors of Rural China, 1975

Description

Directed by Diane Li, this historical documentary from the Agency for International Development highlights the work of Chinese paramedics in rural China. Paramedics work to provide sanitation, reduce pest problems, and care for sick animals. They also have duties related to human birth control, dentistry, tonsil removal, and minor ailments requiring herbal remedies or acupuncture.

Runtime

51 min

Subjects

Geography

Genre

Date of Publication

[2012], c2004

Database

Films on Demand

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