The Influence of Markets on the Nutrition Transition of Hunter-Gatherers: Lessons from the Western Amazon

Isabella Donders and Carles Barriocanal
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Isabella Donders: Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA), Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), Building Z, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
Carles Barriocanal: Institute of Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA), Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), Building Z, Campus UAB, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 17, 1-17

Abstract: For many centuries, hunter-gatherer societies relied on subsistence practices and traditional diets. However, forces of globalization have increased market involvement, thereby fueling the nutrition transition of hunter-gatherer societies. We review the academic literature on market involvement of hunter-gatherer societies in the Western Amazon and its consequences on diet, health and well-being. First, we elaborate on four main determinants of market involvement (accessibility, monetary income, wild meat trade and social capital), showing how each determinant draws individuals toward or away from markets. Thereafter, we discuss how these determinants alter diet, health and well-being. Our results add to the understanding of the complex relations between market involvement, dietary change, health and well-being of indigenous societies. Furthermore, they bring to light that additional research is needed on the topic to support decision-makers and help preserve indigenous values.

Keywords: Amazon; hunter-gatherers; indigenous peoples; market involvement; nutrition transition (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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