The Intangible Legacy of the Indonesian Bajo

The Sama-Bajau, or Bajo diaspora, extends from the southern Philippines and Sabah (Malaysian Borneo) to the eastern part of Indonesia. The Indonesian Bajo, now scattered along the coasts of Sulawesi (Celebes) and East Kalimantan, the Eastern Lesser Sunda Islands and Maluku, were once mostly nomadic fishermen of the sea or ocean freight carriers. Today, the Bajo are almost all fishermen and settled. Their former and present ways of life made them favour intangible forms of culture: it is impossible to transport bulky artefacts when moving frequently by boat, or when living in stilt houses, very close to the sea or on a reef. It is therefore an intangible legacy that is the essence of the Bajo\u27s culture. Sandro healers have a vast range of expertise that allows them to protect and heal people when they suffer from natural or supernatural diseases. On the other hand, music and especially oral literature are very rich. In addition to song and the pantun poetry contests, the most prestigious genre is the iko-iko, long epic songs that the Bajo consider to be historical rather than fictional narratives. The Bajo\u27s intangible heritage is fragile, since it is based on oral transmission. In this article, I give a description of this heritage, dividing it into two areas: the knowledge that allows them to “protect and heal” on the one hand, and to “distract and relax”, on the other

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Selection of study participants.

<p>The Nord-Trøndelag HUNT Study HUNT2 (1995–1997).</p

The hazard ratios of death in dog owners compared to people who do not own a dog.

<p>The hazard ratios of death in dog owners compared to people who do not own a dog.</p

Characteristics of the study participants.

<p>Characteristics of the study participants.</p

Association between use of drugs with addiction potential and regular drinking (≥ 1 day/week) among older Norwegian adults (≥ 65 years, N = 11,545) in unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression analyses.

<p>The HUNT Study 2006–08 (HUNT3).</p

Inclusion/Exclusion criteria.

<p>Inclusion/Exclusion criteria.</p

Innovative technologies and social inequalities in health: A scoping review of the literature

<div><p>The aim of this study was to systematically review the range, nature, and extent of current research activity exploring the influence of innovative health-related technologies on social inequalities in health, with specific focus on a deeper understanding of the variables used to measure this connection and the pathways leading to the (re)production of inequalities. A review process was conducted, based on scoping review techniques, searching literature published from January 1, 1996 to November 25, 2016 using MEDLINE, Scopus, and ISI web of science. Search, sorting, and data extraction processes were conducted by a team of researchers and experts using a dynamic, reflexive examination process. Of 4139 studies collected from the search process, a total of 33 were included in the final analysis. Results of this study include the classification of technologies based on how these technologies are accessed and used by end users. In addition to the factors and mechanisms that influence unequal <i>access</i> to technologies, the results of this study highlight the importance of variations in <i>use</i> that importantly shape social inequalities in health. Additionally, focus on health care services technologies must be accompanied by investigating emerging technologies influencing healthy lifestyle, genomics, and personalized devices in health. Findings also suggest that choosing one measure of social position over another has important implications for the interpretation of research results. Furthermore, understanding the pathways through which various innovative health technologies reduce or (re)produce social inequalities in health is context dependent. In order to better understand social inequalities in health, these contextual variations draw attention to the need for critical distinctions between technologies based on how these various technologies are accessed and used. The results of this study provide a comprehensive starting point for future research to further investigate how innovative technologies may influence the unequal distribution of health as a human right.</p></div

Overall sample characteristics and drinking status in older Norwegian adults (≥ 65 years, N = 11,545).

<p>The HUNT Study 2006–08 (HUNT3).</p

Search terms and their categorization into overarching themes.

<p>Search terms and their categorization into overarching themes.</p