Tsimané and Moseten peoples of lowland Bolivia demonstrate an intriguing case of epidemiological resilience

Tsimané and Moseten peoples of lowland Bolivia demonstrate an intriguing case of epidemiological resilience

Despite widespread COVID-19 infection in the Tsimané and Moseten populations of Bolivia, the mortality rate in these remote Indigenous groups was the lowest ever recorded for any population or region.

Tsimané and Moseten Populations in Bolivia Record Lowest Global COVID-19 Mortality Rates

The Tsimané and Moseten Indigenous populations of lowland Bolivia experienced widespread COVID-19 infection yet recorded the lowest mortality rate of any population or region studied during the pandemic. Researchers observed that despite the high prevalence of the virus within these remote communities, the death rate remained significantly lower than global averages. The findings highlight a unique epidemiological outcome for these groups, who l…