Baxter J D
J Otolaryngol. 1981 Apr;10(2):81-8.
The reasons for the high incidence of otitis media in the Inuit population are described. The disorder seems to be related to socio-economic conditions including the adoption of many Caucasian habits such as overcrowded housing and bottle feeding. The relative merits of improving socio-economic conditions combined with medical treatment, and of medical treatment alone, and surgical treatment are outlined.
文中描述了因纽特人群中耳炎高发的原因。这种疾病似乎与社会经济状况有关，包括采用许多高加索人的生活习惯，如居住环境拥挤和人工喂养。文中概述了改善社会经济状况并结合药物治疗、单纯药物治疗以及手术治疗各自的相对优点。
