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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